Sign in
☰
People MPsHouse of LordsGovernmentOppositionPartiesCommittees Votes Commons votesLords votesVotes by issueTopicsStats & rankingsParliament in numbers Legislation BillsEarly day motionsPetitions Elections Election resultsConstituenciesWho is my MP? Scotland OverviewMSPsScottish GovernmentVotesBillsMotionsCommitteesConstituencies & regionsElections Search Sign in

Motion · S6M-12197 · 16 Feb 2024

Alexei Navalny

Lodged by Alex Cole-Hamilton (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament expresses its deep sadness on learning of the death of Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption activist, Alexei Navalny; condemns reports that he was being held as a political prisoner by the Russian Government, and commends what it sees as his resilience under such horrendous circumstances; extends its sympathies and condolences to Mr Navalny’s widow and his daughter at this difficult time; acknowledges what it considers the hard, brave, and dangerous work that exemplified Mr Navalny’s career in standing up to what it sees as oppression, anti-democratic populism and authoritarianism in Russia as an example for others around the world; calls for an open and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr Navalny’s tragic death, aged only 47 years old; urges the UK Government to ensure that all those named on the "Navalny list" face appropriate sanctions, and expresses a sincere hope that people around the world may one day, particularly in those countries blighted by authoritarianism, cronyism and kleptocracy, be able to live freely and participate fully in the political process without fear or risk to their safety.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.