PEACE, JUSTICE, RECONCILIATION AND RIGHTS IN SRI LANKA

Early day motion 752, tabled 15 September 2010 by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 47 members.

That this House notes with concern the tens of thousands of Tamils still interned in camps since the end of the Sri Lankan civil war in May 2009; further notes that thousands of people, including children, are suspected of being held in secret detention without charge or access to the outside world and are therefore at increased risk of torture and extrajudicial execution; strongly condemns the restrictions and attacks on journalists and human rights defenders, the draconian emergency regulations still in place, and thelack of progress towards an inclusive political solution; urges the Government to express its concerns and to do all it can to promote a lasting peace in Sri Lanka based on justice and reconciliation; calls on the UN Secretary-General to remain firm and give full support to his panel of experts; and further calls for a full and independent inquiry into alleged war crimes committed by all parties during and since the end of hostilities.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 13, Conservative 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2.