HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2010 (No. 2)

Early day motion 1176, tabled 13 December 2010 by Valerie Vaz (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House recognises Human Rights Day on 10 December 2010; notes the year's theme of human rights defenders who act to end discrimination; acknowledges the commitment and sacrifice of campaigners around the world who seek to defend and promote human rights and combat discrimination; celebrates the past successes of defenders and campaigners, yet warns against complacency in the face of ongoing human rights violations and discrimination; and calls on the Government to continue to uphold,monitor and promote human rights on 10 December 2010 and beyond.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Liberal Democrat 3, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.