HUMAN RIGHTS IN KAZAKHSTAN

Early day motion 2559, tabled 20 December 2011 by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House is deeply concerned at reports of the killing of oil workers in Kazakhstan who have been protesting about their living conditions and the poverty of their region; condemns the actions of the government of Kazakhstan in using troops, mass arrests and isolation tactics; calls on that government to adhere to international human rights conventions and International Labour Organisation statutes; and calls on the Government to make robust protest toits Kazakh counterparts to prevent further loss of life.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.