DRUG CONTROL AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Early day motion 384, tabled 11 July 2012 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 17 members.

That this House deplores the use of the death penalty for drugs and the worldwide prevalence of detention centres for drug offences; commends the recent report from Harm Reduction International, Partners in Crime, which identifies nations where international aid for drug enforcement has often resulted in gross human rights violations; notes that in the name of drug control, donor countries are supporting practices in other countries that they themselves regard as morally reprehensible and illegal; and calls on the Government to act on the report's recommendations to promote drug control policies that truly respect, protect and fulfil human rights.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Respect 1.