4th October 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th January 2025
Scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing harrowing exposés that …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th January 2025
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Sexual harassment in the workplace
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House is seriously concerned about the continued incidence of alleged sexual harassment in workplaces across the UK; notes that 700 current or former employees of McDonald's UK alone are bringing legal action against the company alleging they were subject to sexual harassment, alongside other discrimination, homophobia, and racism …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
13th January 2025
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th January 2025
Right to protest outside the BBC
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is alarmed by attempts by the Metropolitan Police to prevent an agreed march for Palestine from protesting at the BBC on 18 January 2025; notes the route for the march was confirmed with the police nearly two months ago and as agreed with them was publicly announced …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th January 2025
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Import and sale of real fur
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House urges the Government to ban the import and sale of real fur; notes that the UK has banned the main methods of fur production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur farming, due to their cruelty; believes that it is hypocritical to allow the import and sale of real …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 7
Green Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
7th January 2025
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th January 2025
Detainment of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya
Tabled by:
Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House condemns Israel’s raid and destruction of Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza; expresses deep concern over the detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the hospital and a paediatric specialist; calls for his immediate release along with other detained medical …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
6th January 2025
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th January 2025
England men's cricket team's upcoming fixture against Afghanistan
Tabled by:
Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House expresses profound concern regarding the England men's cricket team's upcoming Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan; understands that this fixture will take place in the context of the banning of female participation in sport by the Taliban in Afghanistan; pays tribute to the Afghanistan women's cricket team who …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 19
Labour: 17
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
18th November 2024
25 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
17th December 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Friday 20th December 2024
International Human Rights Day
Tabled by:
Fabian Hamilton (Labour - Leeds North East)
That this House recognises the importance of the international human rights framework which underpins the international rules-based order; notes that to mark this year’s International Human Rights Day, the UN has highlighted the critical role of human rights as a preventative, protective and transformative force for good; celebrates the human …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th December 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 19th December 2024
Reform of electoral law
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House notes with serious concern recent reports of high-profile individuals and international entities exploring avenues to influence UK political parties and elections, raising questions about the robustness of current electoral laws in preventing foreign interference; recognises the essential role of transparent and accountable political financing in preserving public …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 14
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
3rd December 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024
Certificate of Common Sponsorship
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House believes that migrant health and care workers on Tier 2 visas play an essential role in the delivery of UK health and care services; recognises that current rules tie these workers to a single employer, and that if a worker loses their job they may face financial …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
5th December 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 12th December 2024
Residence-based voting rights
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House believes democracy works best when all who are a part of our community can participate; acknowledges that everyone who has made the UK their long-term home, pays taxes, does their bit and contributes to society should have the right to vote in local and parliamentary elections; regrets …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
9th December 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 12th December 2024
Institutes of Technology
Tabled by:
Will Stone (Labour - Swindon North)
That this House commends and celebrates the 21 Institutes of Technologies across the UK for their outstanding contribution to delivering high-quality, advanced technical education and training in a wide array of STEM fields; and notes that they play a vital role in addressing industry skills gaps by responding to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
9th December 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 12th December 2024
Review into breast cancer screening
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work together to …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 33
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Conservative: 1
10th October 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th November 2024
UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that …
108 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 54
Labour: 28
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
15th October 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th November 2024
Socio-economic Duty
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House recognises the importance of equality in our society and the urgent need to commence the Socio-economic Duty (SED) as outlined in Section 1 of the Equality Act 2010; calls on the Government to establish a commission for the successful delivery, implementation and roll out of the SED; …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th November 2024
Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House supports the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative; notes that the treaty initiative is a global effort to foster international cooperation to accelerate a transition to renewable energy, end the expansion of coal, oil and gas, and support an equitable phase out of existing production; believes that the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th November 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th November 2024
Gaza family visa scheme
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the loss of over 40,000 people in Gaza resulting from the current conflict with the toll of injured, exposed to infectious disease and famine growing by the day, and far exceeding 100,000, while the destruction of the Gaza's health infrastructure means that people cannot access vital …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
5th November 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th November 2024
Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly elections
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Independent - Bradford East)
That this House recognises the right to self-determination for Kashmiris; notes that since the partition of 1947, the region and population of Kashmir have been divided between three countries; further notes that Indian-occupied Kashmir is the most militarised zone in the world; opposes the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35a …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Independent: 11
7th October 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th November 2024
Transition to animal-free research and testing
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House notes 2.68 million scientific procedures were carried out on animals in British laboratories in 2023; further notes the urgent need to accelerate medical progress, with over 92 per cent of drugs that show promise in animal tests failing to reach the clinic and benefit patients; recognises the …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alliance: 1
29th October 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024
Support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency
Tabled by:
Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House expresses its regret at the passing of laws in Israel's Knesset which in effect denies the protections and means essential for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the largest humanitarian agency in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, to operate; believes there is no viable alternative to …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 10
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th July 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
Tax on private jets
Tabled by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole)
That this House is concerned that private jets release 10 times more carbon per passenger than commercial flights, pay no VAT or fuel duty and most passengers pay the same low rate of air passenger duty as ordinary commercial flyers; recognises that the UK has more private flights and more …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 14th October 2024
UN’s resolution on Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and sanctions
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House welcomes the UN General Assembly’s decision to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution on 18 September calling for Israel to rapidly end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT); further welcomes that the UN resolution calls on states to comply with their obligations under international law and …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
10th September 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2024
The Legal Dragnet Joint Enterprise Report
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House welcomes the publication of The Legal Dragnet, by Nisha Waller and the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, which highlights the risk posed by ambiguous legislation on joint enterprise and makes a case for creating a safer framework for prosecution; further welcomes the stated ambition of the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd September 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 12th September 2024
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
104 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Liberal Democrat: 34
Independent: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
22nd July 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
Dismissal of trade union representatives at HMRC Benton Park View
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes with concern that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in Benton Park View, Newcastle, has dismissed a number of Trade Union representatives from the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union, claiming gross misconduct; further notes that HMRC has rejected appeals against their dismissal, despite evidence being brought …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
17th July 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Thursday 25th July 2024
International Criminal Court, Gaza and the Rule of Law
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House rejects attempts by the previous Government to undermine the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) right to seek an arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes, following the decision by the ICC Chief Prosecutor to issue applications for arrest warrants for a number of Israeli and …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd July 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2024
Student protests in Bangladesh
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House is alarmed about the human rights situation Bangladesh; is particularly appalled that a large number of students have been killed or brutally injured whilst protesting against the Government’s quota system; notes Bangladesh Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the quota system but remains concerned for the safety of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2