Leicester Green Party congratulates Euro MP Jean Lambert (London, Green) on winning the MEP 2005 Award for Justice and Human Rights.Since the beginning of the year nominations have been made by NGOs and not for profit organisations across Europe for the MEP that has made an outstanding achievement in this policy area.
Jean Lambert was thrilled to have won the award; "As a Green MEP I come across so many cases where people's human rights are being abused both in the UK and around the world. It is vital that we continue to make sure this does not go unnoticed and move towards a fair and equal society."
The Green MEP has been actively involved in issues surrounding justice and human rights for many years. At the beginning of this year Jean introduced proposals to the European Parliament, through the Green Refugee Plan, making radical improvements to the way refugees are treated. More recently Mrs Lambert has supported the 'Brides without Borders' campaign, a group of 20 couples being denied their human rights and are now facing separation due to immigration laws.
As London's Green MEP Jean's work addressing civil liberties and terrorism was of increased significance following the attacks in July 2005. Mrs Lambert, who offered suggestions as to how to move forward and break the cycle of violence, voiced concerns over the government's actions that erode human rights and civil liberties.
For more information please contact: Morwenna Holland, Media Officer for Jean Lambert MEP tel: 020 7407 6280 or 07813149812.