Detention of Vladimir Kara-Murza in Russia

Early day motion 1339, tabled 19 June 2023 by Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 17 members.

That this House condemns the Russian government for the arrest and sentencing to 25 years in prison of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a dual British-Russian national and prominent Russian opposition figure and activist; expresses concern that Kara-Murza is in poor health following the two poisonings he was subjected to in 2015 and 2017, and that he may not be receiving adequate healthcare for his condition; commends Kara-Murza’s constant advocacy for democracy and the rule of law in Russia; notes that human rights organisations such as Amnesty International consider Kara-Murza to be a prisoner of conscience; welcomes Canada giving consideration to awarding him honorary citizenship; draws attention to the advocacy reception organised by the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign; calls on the Government to investigate all measures that could accelerate his release, including establishing an office that deals with hostage situations; and urges the Russian government to release him immediately.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 6, Plaid Cymru 3, Labour 2, Scottish National Party 2, Alliance 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.