30326
2005-06
1853
Freedom Of Expression In Turkey
Martin Caton
2006-03-20
That this House congratulates Amnesty International on its Turkey-Freedom of Expression campaign; recognises that the new Turkish penal code which came into force on 1st June 2005 includes many positive changes, including the removal of provisions that discriminated against women; is concerned however, that it has retained restrictions on freedom of expression, especially in Articles 301 and 305, that breach the European Convention on Human Rights; commends those Turkish writers, academics and human rights activists who continue to make the case for free speech; and urges the Turkish authorities to abolish those sections of the penal code that may lead to people being prosecuted for peacefully exercising their right to freedom of expression, as recognised in international law, and to release all prisoners arrested solely for the non-violent expression of their opinions.
Martin Caton
2006-03-20
Proposed
Gower
Labour
Bob Spink
2006-03-21
Seconded
Castle Point
Conservative
Peter Bottomley
2006-03-21
Seconded
Worthing West
Conservative
Jim Devine
2006-03-21
Seconded
Livingston
Labour
Nigel Evans
2006-03-21
Seconded
Ribble Valley
Conservative
Rob Marris
2006-03-21
Seconded
Wolverhampton South West
Labour
Nick Harvey
2006-03-22
Signed
North Devon
Liberal Democrat
Mark Durkan
2006-03-22
Signed
Foyle
Social Democratic and Labour Party
Rudi Vis
2006-03-22
Signed
Finchley and Golders Green
Labour
John Pugh
2006-03-23
Signed
Southport
Liberal Democrat
Alan Simpson
2006-03-23
Signed
Nottingham South
Labour
Derek Wyatt
2006-03-23
Signed
Sittingbourne and Sheppey
Labour
Michael Penning
2006-03-23
Signed
Hemel Hempstead
Conservative
John Leech
2006-03-27
Signed
Manchester, Withington
Liberal Democrat
Betty Williams
2006-03-27
Signed
Conwy
Labour
David Drew
2006-03-27
Signed
Stroud
Labour
Ann Cryer
2006-03-27
Signed
Keighley
Labour
Vincent Cable
2006-03-27
Signed
Twickenham
Liberal Democrat
Richard Burden
2006-03-27
Signed
Birmingham, Northfield
Labour
Alasdair McDonnell
2006-03-27
Signed
Belfast South
Social Democratic and Labour Party
Lynne Jones
2006-03-27
Signed
Birmingham, Selly Oak
Labour
Paul Holmes
2006-03-27
Signed
Chesterfield
Liberal Democrat
David Lepper
2006-03-28
Signed
Brighton, Pavilion
Labour
Albert Owen
2006-03-28
Signed
Ynys M
Labour
Hywel Francis
2006-03-28
Signed
Aberavon
Labour
Ken Purchase
2006-03-29
Signed
Wolverhampton North East
Labour
Andrew Dismore
2006-03-29
Signed
Hendon
Labour
Paul Flynn
2006-03-29
Signed
Newport West
Labour
Jo Swinson
2006-03-29
Signed
East Dunbartonshire
Liberal Democrat
Chris Bryant
2006-03-30
Signed
Rhondda
Labour
Bill Etherington
2006-04-18
Signed
Sunderland North
Labour
Hywel Williams
2006-04-19
Signed
Caernarfon
Plaid Cymru
John Hemming
2006-04-20
Signed
Birmingham, Yardley
Liberal Democrat
John Barrett
2006-05-15
Signed
Edinburgh West
Liberal Democrat