Tag: UK Trade Bill

1. The Genocide amendment formalizes the government’s long stated position and can break 70 years of inaction. #GenocideAmendment @hbaldwin @baynes_simon @AaronBell4NUL @KarenBradley_MP @SuellaBraverman @Abridgen

2. The government did nothing. Gov’t. advice to Ministers, leaked on 3 February, suggests that even after FAC assessments in the future the government could ignore them on the grounds that genocide determination is for courts! #GenocideAmendment @JakeBerry @bhatti_saqib @BimAfolami

3. After Rwanda, Bosnia, Iraq and Syria (Yazidis) and Myanmar, delivering on the promise of ‘never again’ falls on this generation. @PeterBoneUK @AndrewBowie_MP @BBradley_Mans @BrineMP @paulbristow79 #GenocideAmendment https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/the-genocide-amendment-marries-law-with-principle-and-is-in-the-best-of-conservative-traditions

2. Lord Cormack warned the govt the greatest danger of all was “the collapse of moral values.” @SarBritcliffeMP @JBrokenshire @ab4scambs @FelicityBuchan @RobertBuckland @AdamAfriyie @imranahmadkhan @twocitiesnickiehttps://bitterwinter.org/the-uk-genocide-amendment-lets-try-it-again/

5. Baroness Kennedy urged the British government to proclaim its values to the world. When will the UK uphold its values? #GenocideAmendment@alexburghart @ConorBurnsUK @AylesburyTories @MrAndy_Carter @jc4southsuffolk@LeeAndersonMP1 @Stuart4WolvesSW @lucyallan

6. It appears that the UK Government does not want to be constrained in matters of trade, even in cases of genocide. @BillCashMP @mariacaulfield @AlexChalkChelt @Jochurchill4 @GregClarkMP @SelbyAinstyMP @peter_aldous #GenocideAmendmenthttps://ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/the-genocide-amendment-why-is-the-uk-government-dragging-its-feet-part-i/

7. It appears that the UK Government does not want to be constrained in matters of trade, even in cases of genocide. @BillCashMP @mariacaulfield @AlexChalkChelt @Jochurchill4 @GregClarkMP @Caroline_Ansell @amessd_southend @JacobYoungMP #GenocideAmendmenthttps://ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/the-genocide-amendment-why-is-the-uk-government-dragging-its-feet-part-i/

8. Trade Bill amendment would be an important step in ensuring the UK strengthens its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention in taking active measures toward genocide prevention. #GenocideAmendment @SimonClarkeMP @theodoraclarke @Bren4Bassetlawhttps://minorityrights.org/2021/02/03/genocide-amendment/

9. The Bar Human Rights Committee “We commend the Amendment to Members of Parliament as an important step towards ensuring that the UK complies with its international obligations & to ensure that genocide is never again committed. ” @JamesCleverly @theresecoffey #GenocideAmendment

8. BHRC restates its concern that the govt.’s position, that amounts to maintenance of the status quo, is used or may be used, to justify inaction in the face of credible evidence that genocide is occurring @ElliotColburn @DamianCollins #GenocideAmendment https://www.barhumanrights.org.uk/statement-proposed-amendment-to-the-trade-bill-2019-2021-relating-to-genocide/

9. “@LiamFox ‘Strong economic relations with countries around the world gives the UK opportunity to have frank discussions on difficult issues ‘Economic relations over Human Rights’ obligations? @AlbertoCostaMP @robertcourts @ClaireCoutinho @Geoffrey_Cox https://www.liamfox.co.uk/anti-genocide-lords-amendment-0121

10. “@MPIainDS why is the Government going out of their way to block this amendment that is coming back to the House of Commons, which will give the courts the power to decide that this is genocide?@SCrabbPembs @JamesDalyMP @JamesDavies #GenocideAmendment https://www.iainduncansmith.org.uk/Parliament/sir-iain-duncan-smith-calls-government-back-trade-bill-genocide-amendment

11. Government’s insistence that the amendment was unnecessary as they had “no plans for a bilateral trade agreement with China” felt like a decidedly half-hearted justification @GarethDavies_MP @mimsdavies @PhilipDaviesUK @DehennaDavison #GenocideAmendment https://capx.co/a-revised-genocide-amendment-may-offer-a-way-forward/

12. “Far from being Scotland’s voice in Westminster, the Scottish Tories are Westminster’s men in Scotland.” Are the Scottish MP’s not reflecting the morals of the Scottish people ?@Douglas4Moray @david_duguid @John2Win @DavidMundellDCT #GenocideAmendment https://www.thenational.scot/news/19024155.trade-bill-morally-bankrupt-scottish-tories-vote-genocide-amendment

13. “Willful ignorance of alleged genocide and grave human rights abuses in China and elsewhere must stop, we will not sell out our values for trade deals with genocidal states.” @MPIainDS@lucyfrazermp @GeorgeFreemanMP @MarcusFysh @SirRogerGale @Mark4WyreForest #GenocideAmendment

14. “If the amendment passes, it will enable our country to identify genocide and it will compel us to do something about it.” @NickGibbUK @Gibbo4Darlo @jogideon @JohnGlenUK @michaelgove @RichardGrahamUK @KemiBadenoch #GenocideAmendment #TigrayGenocide https://www.keepthefaith.co.uk/2021/02/06/like-slavery-britain-cant-turn-a-blind-eye-to-genocide/

15. “Today’s rebellion shows that the government can no longer ignore calls to bring genocide cases before UK courts.” @MPIainDS @Laura__Farris @simonfell @K_Fletcher_MP @NickFletcherMP @vickyford @kevin_j_foster @LiamFox #GenocideAmendment #TigrayGenocide

16. “It will be a leading position from a British Government. That’s the way to go.” @HelenGrantMP @griffitha @halfon4harlowMP @LukeHall @S_Hammond #GenocideAmendment #TigrayGenocide https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/uk-government-response-uighur-muslims-china-xinjiang-b918669.html

17. A tragedy happening in our time & it demands moral recognition. Why is the Government blocking our meaningful genocide amendment in the Trade Bill? @IoWBobSeely@cj_dinenage @Dines4Dales @michelledonelan @stevedouble @OliverDowden @JackieDP @JamesDuddridge #GenocideAmendment

18. “We must have the courage and confidence to resist inhuman despotism, as this country proudly has in the past.” @imranahmadkhan @david_duguid @Dunne4Ludlow @RuthEdwardsMP @Michael_Ellis1 @NatalieElphicke #GenocideAmendment @nadhimzahawi @AthertonNWales@William_Wragg

19. Passing this amendment could be the first time in history when the UK has successfully recognized a genocide before it has been completed. @drlukeevans @DavidEvennett @Ben_Everitt @Mike_Fabricant @GarethBaconMP @richardbaconmp #GenocideAmendmenthttps://exepose.com/2021/02/05/call-to-action-stop-genocide-in-the-21st-century/

20. The UK’s respect for & commitment to upholding human rights both domestically & internationally is at the lowest it has been for decades.The govt. needs to be careful.@ShaunBaileyUK @Siobhan_Baillie @duncancbaker#TigrayGenocide #GenocideAmendment https://www.varsity.co.uk/opinion/20617

1. The UK’s respect for & commitment to upholding human rights both domestically & internationally is at the lowest it has been for decades. The govt. needs to be careful.@ShaunBaileyUK @Siobhan_Baillie @duncancbaker#TigrayGenocide #GenocideAmendment https://www.varsity.co.uk/opinion/20617

2. The defeat of the genocide amendment is a blow to human rights everywhere. Trade Bill amendment is now a significant step for UK to make better decisions to prevent genocide. @JackieDP @JamesDuddridge @OliverDowden #GenocideAmendment #TigrayGenocide https://www.varsity.co.uk/opinion/20617

2. “Governments that oppress and commit genocide on their own people must not be rewarded for with preferential trade deals.”said @Nus_Ghani @kevin_j_foster @LiamFox @vickyford @Laura__Farris@simonfell @ranil #GenocideAmendment #TigrayGenocide https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/02/06/tory-mps-want-courts-block-trade-countries-guilty-genocide/

4. “The Genocide Amendment is our moment to actually do something to honour that obligation, to blaze a trail..,” stated @Nus_Ghani @cj_dinenage @tomhunt1988 @SajidJavid @Jeremy_Hunt https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/02/06/tory-mps-want-courts-block-trade-countries-guilty-genocide/#GenocideAmendment #TigrayGenocide

5. Saying no to #genocide by #actions is an important step in ensuring that the #UK strengthens its obligations under the 1948 #GenocideConvention. Saying #NeverAgain shouldn’t be a slogan only . #TigrayGenocide #GenocideAmendment @GeorgeFreemanMP @SirRogerGale @MPGeorgeEustice

6.If it passes, the trade bill amendment will be a landmark decision that sets a precedent. It will recognize and condemn the actions of leaders who are guilty of crimes against humanity. #GenocideAmendment @Tobias_Ellwood @NatalieElphicke @MPGeorgeEustice @drlukeevans @simonfell

7. UK has a unique opportunity in setting a precedent that could prevent crimes against humanity and condemn world leaders who are guilty of committing them. #GenocideAmendment would reinforce UK’s commitment to upholding human rights. @DavidDavisMP @tracey_crouch @cj_dinenage

8. The Trade bill genocide amendment will acknowledge and validate the abuse endured by marginalized groups of people. It is one step closer to holding leaders accountable for their crimes against humanity. #GenocideAmendment @MPIainDS @Dunne4Ludlow @RuthEdwardsMP @Michael_Ellis1

1. The UK must exercise its due economic diligence. Nations who contravene international law, infringe human rights & pay no heed to diplomatic pleas to stop state sponsored violence, MUST be faced with real & impactful consequences. #GenocideAmendment @SallyAnn1066 @Simonhartmp

2. Economic ties with nations who have engineered artificial famines, orchestrated genocides & mass violations of human rights, casts a dark & indefensible shadow on the UK’s commitment to human rights in both legal & ethical domains. #GenocideAmendment @BorisJohnson @LukeHall

3. The UK must only confer economic benefits to nations who have demonstrated a like minded unwavering adherence to international law & Human Rights Charter. #GenocideAmendment @bernardjenkin @markjenkinsonmp @andreajenkyns

4. The Trade Amendment Bill will ensure leaders are held accountable for their crimes against humanity and will acknowledge abuse inflicted on marginalized groups. This is integral in places like Myanmar & Tigray. #TigrayGenocide #GenocideAmendment @Tobias_Ellwood @MPGeorgeEustice

5. The UK has a responsibility to intervene and put an end to Genocide and genocidal rhetoric and in doing so prevent grave human rights offenses. Remaining indifferent or intervening when it’s too late is not acceptable. #GenocideAmendment @Dunne4Ludlow @MPGeorgeEustice

6. The UK must uphold and set a standard for other countries to follow; The #GenocideAmendment will ensure others are compliant with ‘the UK’s human rights & international obligations’. @SuellaBraveman @KarenBradley_MP @BimAfolami #TigrayGenocide

7. At present, the UK is yet to take a firm stance on Genocide before the tragic deaths of those most vulnerable. The #GenocideAmendment will enable countries to openly identify Genocide and take necessary steps to combat it. @david_duguid @MarcusFysh @LiamFox #TigrayGenocide

8. ‘Peers vote for a 2nd time to amend the Trade Bill’ writes @guardian. It will permit British courts a role in determining whether a country is committing genocide. The UK has an obligation to advocate for marginalized groups. #GenocideAmendment @JJGBerryMP @ChrisClarksonMP