Mohammad Asghar

EDM number 1009 in 2013-14, proposed by Michael Crockart on 28/01/2014.
Categorised under the topics of Asia, Mental health and Religion and faith communities.

That this House reiterates its opposition to the use of the death penalty under any circumstances; notes with concern the death sentence handed down to UK citizen Mohammad Asghar in Pakistan on charges of blasphemy; further notes that Mr Asghar has previously been diagnosed and treated for significant mental ill health; believes that the use of the death penalty on individuals suffering from mental ill health is contrary to the principle of natural justice; urges Pakistan to abide by the moratorium they have on the death penalty; and calls on the Pakistani authorities to review Mr Asghar's case as a matter of urgency.

This motion has been signed by a total of 27 MPs.