Detention of Vladimir Kara-Murza in Russia

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That this House condemns the Russian government for the arrest and sentencing to 25 years in prison of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a dual British-Russian national and prominent Russian opposition figure and activist; expresses concern that Kara-Murza is in poor health following the two poisonings he was subjected to in 2015 and 2017, and that he may not be receiving adequate healthcare for his condition; commends Kara-Murza’s constant advocacy for democracy and the rule of law in Russia; notes that human rights organisations such as Amnesty International consider Kara-Murza to be a prisoner of conscience; welcomes Canada giving consideration to awarding him honorary citizenship; draws attention to the advocacy reception organised by the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign; calls on the Government to investigate all measures that could accelerate his release, including establishing an office that deals with hostage situations; and urges the Russian government to release him immediately.