Meeting between parliamentarians and Julian Assange

Early day motion 220, tabled 21 June 2021 by Richard Burgon (Labour). Signed by 24 members.

That this House expresses its concern at the refusal of the UK Government and prison authorities to allow an online video meeting between Julian Assange and a cross-party group of British parliamentarians; notes that the request was first made in December 2020 in a letter signed by 17 British parliamentarians from four parties; believes parliamentarians must be allowed to discuss important issues relating to press freedoms and the UK-US Extradition Treaty with interested parties; and calls on the Government to facilitate this meeting between Julian Assange and a cross-party group of parliamentarians.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Scottish National Party 4, Alba 2, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.