Saudi Arabia’s bid to join the UN Human Rights Council

Early day motion 166, tabled 11 September 2024 by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 51 members.

That this House expresses profound concern over Saudi Arabia's bid to secure a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council; notes with alarm the extensive record of human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, including but not limited to restrictions on freedom of expression, the use of capital punishment, and the suppression of political dissent; highlights the discrepancies between Saudi Arabia's human rights practices and the standards expected of a member of the Human Rights Council; urges the UK Government to take a firm stance against Saudi Arabia's bid and to ensure it does not succeed; and further urges the United Nations to ensure that the selection process for the Human Rights Council reflects a genuine commitment to upholding and promoting universal human rights standards.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 40, Green 4, Plaid Cymru 4, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour 1.