Religious Freedom In Pakistan

EDM number 271 in 1993-94, proposed by David Alton on 15/12/1993.

That this House is shocked by the death sentence given on 2nd November 1992 to a Pakistani Christian, Gul Masih, by an Islamic court, on the evidence of one man, for 'blasphemy against the Prophet Mohammed'; is appalled that 11 year-old Salamat Masih has been charged with a similar crime for which he could be given a death sentence; registers its concern at the previous stabbing, and possible poisoning, of two other believers; expresses uncertainty for the future safety of non-Islamic religious minorities; and calls on the Pakistani Government to take whatever measures necessary, including amending its blasphemy laws, in order to ensure the protection of all its citizens, regardless of religious belief.

This motion has been signed by a total of 36 MPs.