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BAHÁ'Í COMMUNITY IN IRAN

Early day motion 1137, tabled 4 March 2014 by Kelvin Hopkins (Labour). Signed by 33 members.

That this House notes the restoration of a level of bilateral links with the Islamic Republic of Iran; also notes the encouraging rhetoric of President Rouhani on improving civil rights for Iranian citizens; observes continuing reports of severe human rights abuses perpetrated against the Bahá'í community in Iran, including targeted attacks and murders without proper investigation to hold those responsible accountable, arbitrary arrests and detention; reflects that if the Iranian government is to be given credence for its laudable aim of normalising its international reputation, it should take concrete steps to restore rights to its Bahá'í minority and amend the 1979 constitution to afford Bahá'í citizens of Iran legal protection; and urges the Government to call on Iran to respect the human rights of its minority communities.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 3, Conservative 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.