Abtisam Mohamed's 21 Early Day Motions
18th November 2024
Abtisam Mohamed signed this EDM on Friday 20th December 2024

Disclosure and Barring Service checks for hon. Members and Peers

Tabled by: Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that all Parliamentarians should be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check when they take their place in the House of Commons or House of Lords.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Green Party: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
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 …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green 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 …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 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 …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
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 …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
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 …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green 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 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 30
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Traditional Unionist Voice: 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 …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 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 …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 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 …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 29
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