Motion · S3M-04555 · 2 Jul 2009
Reported Kidnapping of International Humanitarian Activists
The motion
That the Parliament condemns the reported kidnapping of 21 international humanitarian activists, including Theresa McDermott from Scotland, and hijacking by the Israeli Defence Force of the peace ship the Spirit of Humanity and its aid cargo in international waters as it travelled to bring some relief to the besieged people of Gaza; believes that this unprovoked attack is in direct contravention of international maritime law and is contrary to all international moral standards of behaviour for a civilised state, and, *notwithstanding the negative activities of Hamas,* believes that the international community, European Union and President Obama should condemn the actions of Israel and bring to bear such pressure on the state of Israel as is necessary to relieve the three-year long suffering of the innocent civilian population of Gaza.
Supporters (15)
- Bill Butler 2 Jul 2009
- Joe FitzPatrick 2 Jul 2009
- Rob Gibson 2 Jul 2009
- Bill Kidd 2 Jul 2009
- Shirley-Anne Somerville Scottish National Party 2 Jul 2009
- Sandra White 2 Jul 2009
- Mike Pringle 3 Jul 2009
- Bill Wilson 3 Jul 2009
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 8 Jul 2009
- Robin Harper 9 Jul 2009
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 10 Jul 2009
- Marlyn Glen 13 Jul 2009
- Gil Paterson 15 Jul 2009
- Jim Tolson 16 Jul 2009
- Dr Richard Simpson 27 Jul 2009
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.