Trial and release of Jagtar Singh Johal

Early day motion 717, tabled 1 May 2024 by George Galloway (Workers Party). Signed by 5 members.

That this House expresses its deep concern over the ongoing detention of British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal who was arrested in Punjab, India on 4 November 2017; notes the allegations of torture and denial of fair trial rights as documented by international human rights bodies; recognises the significant distress this has caused to his family and the wider Sikh community in the UK; calls on the Government to intensify diplomatic efforts to ensure Mr Johal receives a fair trial per international legal standards and is afforded protection against any form of torture and mistreatment; urges the Indian authorities to provide transparent evidence and legal justification for Mr. Johal’s continued detention; and further calls for Mr. Johal’s immediate release if no credible evidence is presented.

Signatures by party: Independent 2, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Workers Party 1.