Both the MCR and JCR at Somerville College passed motions condemning the death sentence.
On May 25, 2015, Somerville College JCR passed a motion condemning the death sentence.
Below is the text of the motion:
Condemnation of the death sentence ruling against Sondos Asem
This JCR notes that:
– On May 16th, an Egyptian court sentenced Sondos Asem, currently a member of Somerville MCR and the Blavatnik School of Government, to death because of her association with democratically elected former President Morsi
– Sondos worked in Morsi’s government as a coordinator who communicated with foreign media as foreign press secretary
– Sondos is an active member of Somerville College Women’s Football Club, and plays alongside many JCR members
– The Blavatnik School of Government, where Sondos is currently studying, has already condemned the ruling against her, and urged “people and governments to speak up for the rule of law and against this injustice”
This JCR believes that:
– This ruling is unjust and politically motivated
– The rule of law is fundamental in a democratic society
This JCR resolves to:
– Follow the Blavatnik’s example in fully condemning this ruling
– Urge college to provide support and assistance to Sondos at this time
– Show and affirm our solidarity with our friend, peer and teammate
Proposed
– Somerville College Women’s Football Club
Seconded
– Somerville College Football Club
UPDATE: On June 7, 2015, Somerville College MCR passed the following motion:
