Elections for the Shura Advisory Council

Early day motion 1093, tabled 3 November 2020 by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 12 members.

That this House welcomes the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, that the country will hold elections for its Shura Advisory Council next October; recognises that these elections are an important step, as they will allow Qatari citizens to elect Shura Council members for the first time; expresses the hope for the fair and free conduct of these elections; and looks forward to further democratic reform in Qatar as a result.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 2, Labour 2, Scottish National Party 2, DUP 1, Independent 1.