BAHÁ'IS IN IRAN

Early day motion 88, tabled 12 June 2014 by Lord Stunell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 27 members.

That this House is alarmed at the steps taken by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard to begin destroying a historically important Bahá'i cemetery in Shiraz, Iran; observes that attacks on Bahá'i cemeteries are part of a wide ranging, multifaceted, cradle-to-grave campaign of persecution against Bahá'is conducted by the Iranian government with the aim of eliminating the community as a viable entity in Iran; deplores this recent act of desecration; and calls on the Government to strongly urge the Iranian authorities to prevent further destruction of the cemetery.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 4, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.