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In a powerful display of cross-party solidarity, Members of Parliament (MPs) and peers in the UK convened on Human Rights Day to address the ongoing oppression in Iran. The gathering, coinciding with the anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, saw calls from various political perspectives urging the UK government to take a stand against the theocratic brutality and oppression endured by the Iranian people.
Key Highlights of the Meeting:
1. Plea for Government Action
MPs and peers emphasized the need for the UK government to play a proactive role in supporting human rights in Iran. They called for a robust international campaign to hold the Iranian regime accountable for its actions.
2. Four-Step Solution
Rajavi proposed a comprehensive four-step solution to confront the Iranian regime:
a. Designation of IRGC as a Terrorist Organization: Rajavi urged the international community to designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
b. Re-imposition of Sanctions: She called for the re-imposition of sanctions and restrictions in line with Security Council Resolution 2231.
c. UN Charter Chapter Seven: Rajavi suggested placing the regime under Chapter Seven of the UN Charter, declaring it an immediate threat to world peace and security.
d. Recognition of Iranian People’s Struggle: The final step involved recognizing the Iranian people’s struggle to overthrow the regime and acknowledging the fight of Iran’s rebellious youth against the IRGC.
3. Condemnation of Judicial Practices
Speakers at the meeting condemned the trial in absentia of over 100 members of the democratic opposition. They highlighted the lack of credibility in Iran’s judiciary, emphasizing its use as a tool for repression and execution of dissenters on fabricated charges.
4. International Calls for Action
Prominent figures, including Bob Blackman CBE MP and Baroness O’Loan DBE, expressed unanimous support for exploring international mechanisms and universal jurisdiction to end impunity. Criticism was directed at the failure of the UN and the West to hold the Iranian regime accountable.
5. Bipartisan Efforts
Jim Shannon MP urged the UK government to reach out to the NCRI, emphasizing that support should focus on assisting the efforts of the Iranian people to hold the regime accountable and prosecute its leaders under existing UN mechanisms and international law.
Martyn Day MP underscored Iran’s abysmal human rights record and called for the complete proscription of the IRGC in the UK.
In conclusion, the meeting reflected a unified call for international action against the oppressive Iranian regime, with UK parliamentarians urging the government to champion human rights and justice for the Iranian people.