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Parliamentary Questions are a way for MPs to get information and to hold the Government to account. They oblige Ministers to defend and explain policy decisions and actions of their departments. MPs can either put them forward in oral form in the House or in written form. Early Day Motions are motions by a small group of MPs on subjects they consider to be important and for which they would like to rally support. They are not normally debated in the House but can be an influential indicator of parliamentary opinion.
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Parliamentary Questions - January 2010 |
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Written by Chris Levick
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Friday, 05 February 2010 13:44 |
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For a summary of parliamentary questions asked on the Great Lakes region of Africa in January 2010, click here. |
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EDM on Rwanda and the Commonwealth |
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Written by Chris Levick
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010 15:46 |
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On 16 December, APPG Chair, Eric Joyce MP tabled an EDM on the issue of Rwanda entering the Commonwealth. The Motion was co-sponsored by APPG members: Stephen Crabb MP, Paul Rowen MP, Judy Mallaber MP, Burce George MP and Susan Kramer MP, and reads: This House welcomes Rwanda's entry into the Commonwealth as its 54th Member State and the decision of Commonwealth leaders to accept Rwanda's application; recognises the remarkable progress Rwanda has made since the 1994 genocide; supports Rwanda's commitment to continue working towards complete realisation of all Commonwealth values; and hopes that membership will accelerate and enhance that progress.
For a list of signatories, click here. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 15:56 |
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Parliamentary Questions - December 2009 |
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Written by Chris Levick
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010 15:33 |
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For a summary of Parliamentary Questions asked on issues relating to the Great Lakes region of Africa, Click here. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 15:37 |
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EDM on prosecution of genocide and crimes against humanity |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 11 August 2009 13:53 |
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12 May 2009 - That this House is concerned that there are people in the UK who are suspected of committing crimes against humanity, war crimes or genocide; notes that, because of gaps in UK law, four Rwandan who are suspected of having committed genocide in 1994 cannot be prosecuted in the UK for such crimes; further notes that the four have now been released from custody after winning their appeal in the High Court against extradition to Rwanda; further notes that suspected war criminals from other conflicts are also present in the UK; further notes that these suspects cannot be tried in UK courts because of limitations to the International Criminal Court Act 2001; further notes that this position is in contrast to the position of the crimes of torture and hostage taking, which are fully prosecutable in UK courts; believes that these gaps in the law lack moral logic; and therefore urges the Government to bring forward proposals to amend the 2001 Act to enable suspects who are present without being resident in the UK and who are suspected of committing genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity before 2001 to be prosecuted in the UK courts, to ensure that the UK does not become a safe haven for war criminals. For a full list of signatories click here. |
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EDM on the 15 year anniversary of the Rwandan genocide |
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Written by Chris Levick
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Tuesday, 11 August 2009 13:41 |
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24 March 2009 - That this House recognises the 15 year anniversary commemoration of the genocide in Rwanda which began in April 1994 and resulted in around one million dead in 100 days; urges the United Nations as well as all countries to learn from its terrible consiquences and act decisively to prevent genocide; acknowledges the enduring legacy of the genocide for the 400,000 survivors in Rwanda today, many of whom are vulnerable widows and orphans; condemns continued instances of attacks on genocide survivors; notes that shelter, education, healthcare and livelihood progammes to deliver restorative justice for survivors are vital for reconciliation in Rwanda; commends the work of organisations working towards this end; and calls upon the Government to maintain and build upon its support to survivors. For a full list of signatories click here. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 August 2009 15:39 |
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