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European Parliament Resolution on Raif Badawi and Human Rights in Saudi Arabia

Summary

The motion calls for the immediate release of blogger Raif Badawi and his lawyer, condemning his sentence of prison and public flogging. It also urges an end to corporal punishment and addresses broader human rights concerns in Saudi Arabia.
10 12.02.2015
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justice
civil law
government
human rights
social policy
international relations
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Key points

  • The motion demands the immediate and unconditional release of Raif Badawi and his lawyer, Waleed Abu al-Khair.
  • It strongly condemns all forms of corporal punishment and flogging as violations of international human rights law.
  • The resolution calls for the abolition of specialized courts that are used to prosecute peaceful dissidents on political charges.
  • It urges the Saudi authorities to end discrimination against women and religious minorities, such as the Shia community.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Mr Raif Badawi, Saudi Arabia MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Saudi Arabia, the case of Mr Raif Badawi MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Saudi Arabia, the case of Mr Raif Badawi MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Mr Raif Badawi, Saudi Arabia, MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Saudi Arabia, the case of Mr Raif Badawi MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Saudi Arabia, the case of Raif Badawi MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Saudi Arabia, the case of Raif Badawi MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Saudi Arabia, the case of Raif Badawi Saudi Arabia: the case of Raif Badawi
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