Early Day Motion·EDM 1949

CHAGOS ISLANDS

20 July 200952 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Jeremy Corbyn

Your PartyIslington North

Motion Text

That this House notes that the Government has requested a further postponement in responding to the European Court of Human Rights' request for its views on the Government's position concerning a friendly settlement on the return of the Chagos Islanders to their homeland; further notes that it is essential that the Government upholds the highest standard of human rights; and accordingly asks the Government to consult with relevant parliamentarians before submitting its response.