Leader of The Opposition House of Commons Condemns Theresa’s Inhability To Stand for Human Right Law
Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party, has for the second time called on Theresa May to withdraw her offer to Donald Trump of a State Visit, saying such a ban on nationality is not only indiscriminate and unjust but would be unlawful under UK law.
The dated 30 January, 2017 and endorsed by Jeremy himself, condemned the inability of Theresa May to stand up for the values of rule of law, human rights and religious liberty.
According to Jeremy Trump order which impose a selective ban on refugees and travellers from seven Muslim – majority countries, including those with valid visa, pointed out that Attorney Generals from several US States have condemned the ban as unconstitutional.
“Such a an based on nationality is not only indiscriminate and unjust but would be unlawful under UK law.
“It should be noted that the later part of the policy represents a (temporary) breach by the United States of the 1951 Refugee Convention, re-affirmed and expanded via a 1967 Protocola. This commits the UK and 143 other signatories to accept refugees without regard to their race, religion, or country of origin.
“The government’s effective endorsement of President Trump and his dangerous and divisive policy platform has already damaged our country’s standing and reputation in the world. Members of Parliament, from across parliament, and the public have been shocked and appalled by your inability to stand up for the values of rule of law, huma rights and religious liberty.
“Building commercial and diplomatic relationships is important, but these are values which many hold to be fundamental in this country. This country’s principles are not for sale.
“It is clear this visit does not command the support of the public or many MPs. I ask, once again, and as a matter of urgency, that you withdraw this invitation and stand up for our country’s values, international law and huma rights, against President Trump’s policy”, Jeremy declared.
