Risoluzioni del PE

The European Parliament adopted by 681 votes to 3, with 6 abstentions, a resolution on the blasphemy laws in Pakistan, in particular the case of Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel.

The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens/EFA, ECR and The Left, groups.

Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws have been in place in their present form since 1986, punishing blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad with death or life imprisonment. Despite never having led to official executions, the law incites harassment, violence and murder against those being accused.

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The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Pakistan, notably the situation of human rights defenders and the death penalty.

The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, ECR, ALDE, Greens/EFA and EFDD groups.

Parliament expressed deep concern at the reports of the use of the death penalty in Pakistan following flawed trials, the execution of minors and persons with mental disorders, and allegations of torture. Pakistan now has one of the largest death row populations in the world.

Reiterating the EU's strong opposition to the death penalty, Members called on Pakistan to reinstate the moratorium, with the longer-term objective of full abolition of the death penalty.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Pakistan, in particular the attack in Lahore.

The resolution was tabled by the EFDD, EPP, S&D, ALDE, ECR and Greens/EFA groups.

It condemned the suicide bombing at a Lahore playground, on 27 March 2016 which killed 73 people, injuring more than 300, including many women and children. [...]

Blasphemy laws: Parliament was concerned at the continued use of blasphemy laws in Pakistan and believed that this is heightening the climate of religious intolerance. [...]

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Pakistan, in particular the situation following the Peshawar school attack.

The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, ECR, ALDE, GUE/NGL, Greens/EFA and EFDD groups.

Parliament strongly condemned the brutal massacre of schoolchildren by Pakistani Taliban splinter group Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) on 16 December 2014 when seven armed men launched a deadly attack against an Army Public School in the city of Peshawar killing over 140 people, including 134 school children.

The European Parliament adopted by 463 to 45 votes, with 37 abstentions, a resolution on Pakistan: recent cases of persecution.

The text adopted in plenary was tabled as a joint resolution by the EPP, S&D, ALDE, Greens/EFA and ECR groups.

Blasphemy: recalling that due to Pakistan's blasphemy laws, it is dangerous for religious minorities to express themselves freely or engage openly in religious activities, Members stated that such laws have caused global concern for a number of years. They therefore call on the Pakistani authorities to:

• release prisoners who are convicted on the grounds of blasphemy, and to overrule the death sentences on appeal;

• provide sufficient protection to all those involved in blasphemy cases, including by shielding judges from outside pressure;

• review of the Pakistani laws on blasphemy;

• reform the madrassas by establishing a basic curriculum that meets international standards.

The European Parliament adopted by 457 votes to 26 with 65 abstentions, a resolution on Pakistan's regional role and political relations with the EU.

Parliament noted that Pakistan's strategic role in the region, its relationship to its neighbours and EU-Pakistan relations were of major and growing importance to the EU.

Parliament recalled that that Pakistan was one of the largest recipients of EU development and humanitarian assistance and the EU was Pakistan's largest export market. The EU and Pakistan had recently chosen to deepen and broaden their bilateral ties, as exemplified by the 2012 EU-Pakistan five-year engagement plan and the first EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue. Moreover, as from 1 January 2014, Pakistan was integrated into the EU's special generalised scheme of trade preferences (GSP+).