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Female judges and prosecutors in Afghanistan
P002830 - 09 May 2023
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning female judges and prosecutors in afghanistan was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the safety concerns of female judges and prosecutors in Afghanistan who are facing daily death threats and fear for their lives due to their support for the rule of law and an inclusive, equal society.
Action Requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to immediately help evacuate and resettle these women and their families by providing emergency visas urgently.
Key Facts
- More than 56,000 people have signed a Change.org petition.
- Female judges and prosecutors are at continued risk of violent attacks.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
09 May 2023
Wera Hobhouse
Lib Dem
Bath
The Liberal Democrats stand in solidarity with women facing persecution in Afghanistan. I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston and Surbiton (Ed Davey), my hon. Friends the Members for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine) and for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) and Baroness Burt of Solihull for signing this petition to help evacuate and resettle female Afghan judges. I also thank the more than 56,000 people who have signed the Change.org petition. We have a duty to the people of Afghanistan. It is our responsibility to ensure that these women who have stood up for the rule of law have not done so at the expense of their life. The petition states:
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