Early day motion · EDM 960 · 12 Jul 2000

DAVID CHELL - DEATH SENTENCE IN MALAYSIA

Tabled by Mr George Stevenson (Labour) 27 signatures

The motion

That this House notes with serious concern the mandatory death sentence imposed on David Chell, a 57 year old United Kingdom citizen found guilty of drug trafficking in Penang, Malaysia on 3rd July; further notes the serious inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence in this case; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to make strong and urgent representations to the Malaysian authorities.

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