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That this Council:- |
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(a) notes with extreme concern the decision of the Russian judiciary to convict the members of the band, Pussy Riot, to two years in jail for hooliganism; |
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(b) deplores attempts by any administration to curtail free speech, stifle genuine debate, or restrict opposition voices; and |
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(c) directs that a copy of this motion is sent to all Sheffield MPs and the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. |
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RESOLVED: On the Motion of Councillor Roger Davison, seconded by Councillor Denise Reaney, that this Council:- |
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(a) notes with extreme concern the decision of the Russian judiciary to convict the members of the band, Pussy Riot, to two years in jail for hooliganism; |
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(b) deplores attempts by any administration to curtail free speech, stifle genuine debate, or restrict opposition voices; and |
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(c) directs that a copy of this motion is sent to all Sheffield MPs and the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. |