SAUDI ARABIA PUBLIC EXECUTIONS

Early day motion 1202, tabled 14 March 2013 by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour). Signed by 31 members.

That this House is appalled at the continued use of the death penalty in many countries, including Saudi Arabia; is deeply disturbed that public executions are carried out in a country that is a major UK trading partner and regularly receives Ministerial and Royal Family visits; and calls on the Government to make the strongest possible representations to the government of Saudi Arabia expressing its abhorrence at its continued use of the death penalty.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 6, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Respect 1.