Apsana Begum MP speaking at Assange hearing
This week I spoke outside the Royal Courts of Justice at the US government appeal against the decision to not extradite Julian Assange. The campaign
October 30, 2021
Activities and Campaigns
Early Day Motion on human rights in Pakistan
This week I tabled an Early Day Motion regarding human and trade union rights in Pakistan. The arrest of Amar Fayez is extremely alarming, and
December 4, 2020
Letter to Pakistan High Commission on disappearances
I have written to the Pakistan High Commission raising my concerns about enforced disappearances of political activists and journalists in Pakistan, in particular #ReleaseAmarFayaz. It
December 1, 2020
‘Spy Cops’ Bill challenges human rights
My column in the East London Advertiser on why I opposed the “Spy Cops” Bill here: View from the house: ‘Spy Cops’ Bill challenges human
October 24, 2020
Statement on Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill
I voted against the Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill today. This Bill is a danger to our fundamental human rights and undermines democracy.
October 15, 2020
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill
Today in Parliament the Government are trying to legislate to prevents acts of torture and other serious crimes by the UK army from being prosecuted
September 23, 2020