RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN THE ARAB WORLD

Early day motion 376, tabled 11 July 2012 by Naomi Long (Alliance). Signed by 25 members.

That this House recognises the importance of freedom of religion as a fundamental element of an open, liberal democracy; calls on the Government to use its influence, directly with the nations of the Arab world and indirectly through the EU and the UN, to protect Christians and other religious minorities under threat and ensure that they are not forced to flee from their homes and become refugees and asylum seekers; urges that any new constitutions fully support religious freedom as defined by Articles 18 and 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and asks the Government to raise issues of religious liberty as a key topic in all dealings with the governments of the Arab world.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 3, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1.