Subject - Lib Dems pass motion supporting gay asylum seekers

Posted : (Wednesday 17th September 2008 ) By - jess (Registered User)

A motion has been passed at the Liberal Democrat party conference in support of people who seek asylum in Britain in fear of persecution on the grounds of their sexuality.
The motion read: “Conference calls on the government to halt the deportation of people to countries where their sexual orientation or gender identification may mean that they are threatened with the risk of imprisonment, torture, or even execution."

Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesman Chris Huhne said “It is totally unacceptable for Britain to be deporting people to countries where they will face persecution, torture or death merely because of their sexual orientation.”

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