Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2857(RSP)
The cases of unjustly imprisoned Uyghurs in China, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 10 October 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 10 October 2024
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
10 October 2024 · decision 2
Foreign affairs, Resolution
The cases of unjustly imprisoned Uyghurs in China, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas
Adopted 540 for · 23 against · 47 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The text calls for their immediate and unconditional release, as well as that of other arbitrarily detained human rights defenders, lawyers, and intellectuals.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 10 Oct 2024
AI summary:Parliament condemns China's human rights violations against Uyghurs and others, urging the release of Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas and all arbitrarily detained people.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Oct 2024
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0114/2024
AI summary:This resolution addresses the imprisonment of Uyghurs in China, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas, and calls for their release and for unrestricted access to their families and lawyers.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2024
AI summary:This resolution calls on China to end repression against Uyghurs and other groups, release Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas, and demands an international investigation into human rights violations.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0118/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns China's treatment of Uyghurs and calls for the release of Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas, among others.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0116/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns China's imprisonment of Uyghurs Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas and calls for their release, alongside broader action against human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0115/2024
AI summary:This resolution condemns the persecution of Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang Region, calling it crimes against humanity and genocide, and demands the release of unjustly imprisoned individuals, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas.
Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024
Motion for a resolution B10-0101/2024
AI summary:The resolution urges China to release unjustly imprisoned Uyghurs, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas, and to stop harassing their families.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
10 October 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 10 Oct 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0101/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0114/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0115/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0116/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0118/2024Adopted text TA10-0019/2024
9 October 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 9 Oct 2024 Motion for a resolution B10-0101/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0114/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0115/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0116/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2024Motion for a resolution B10-0118/2024
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2857(RSP)