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House of Commons · Petition P002832

Female Judges and Prosecutors in Afghanistan

03 May 2023

Presented 1 time by 0 MPs

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At a glance

This petition concerning female judges and prosecutors in afghanistan was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.

Issue summary

The petition addresses the safety concerns of female judges and prosecutors in Afghanistan who face daily death threats and fear violent reprisals, requesting urgent action from the UK government.

Action requested

The House of Commons urges the Government to immediately help evacuate and resettle female judges and prosecutors, along with their families, by providing emergency visas urgently.

Key facts

  • More than 56,000 people have signed an online petition.
  • Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, Roddy Dunlop KC, has supported the 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.

  1. Presented 03 May 2023

    No presenters recorded for this presentation.

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