Motion · S5M-15770 · 6 Feb 2019
Save Hakeem
The motion
That the Parliament notes the case of Hakeem al-Araibi, a refugee who it understands has spent nearly two months in unlawful detention in a Thailand prison while awaiting the outcome of proceedings to have him extradited to Bahrain; further understands that Hakeem, a former Bahraini national football team player, found refuge and safety in Australia after fleeing torture and persecution in his home country; notes the calls from FIFPro, the world's players' union, for him to be freed to return to Melbourne, where he is a player for Pascoe Vale FC, and allowed to live in peace; commends Amnesty for raising awareness by launching an online petition, which has gathered over 50,000 signatures to date, and calls on the SFA, other federations, and FIFA to bring all influence to bear to secure Hakeem’s release.
Supporters (10)
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 7 Feb 2019
- Bill Kidd 7 Feb 2019
- Richard Lyle 7 Feb 2019
- Ruth Maguire 7 Feb 2019
- Mark Ruskell Scottish Green Party 7 Feb 2019
- Sandra White 7 Feb 2019
- Mary Fee 8 Feb 2019
- John Mason 8 Feb 2019
- Mark McDonald 12 Feb 2019
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 22 Feb 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.