BRENDA NAMIGADDE

Early day motion 1385, tabled 1 February 2011 by Andrew Slaughter (Labour). Signed by 80 members.

That this House is concerned by the imminent proposed deportation of Brenda Namigadde, who has claimed asylum because she fears persecution based on her sexuality; believes the atmosphere in Uganda towards homosexuality, driven by inflammatory rhetoric, puts gay and lesbian citizens at risk; deplores the recent murder of Ugandan gay activist David Kato; notes that a politician in Uganda had demanded Ms Namigadde repent or be punished; believes that widespread publicity about Ms Namigadde's sexuality has placed her at severe risk of harm; is worried by persecution of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people around the world; and calls on the Government to exercise its powers to allow Brenda Namigadde to remain in the United Kingdom.

Signatures by party: Labour 51, Liberal Democrat 18, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.