Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Turnour:

That the House:

(1)

notes with serious concern that:

(a)

seven Baha’i community members in Iran have been charged with spying, insulting religious sanctities and propaganda against the Islamic Republic, and that these charges could attract the death penalty;

(b)

the Baha’i detainees have not been given any access to legal representation and have not been subject to due legal process;

(2)

calls on Iran to respect rights to freedom of religion and the peaceful exercise of freedom of expression and association, in accordance with international human rights conventions; and

(3)

calls on Iran to release the seven Baha’i detainees without delay.

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