We are in despair at the Labour party’s U-turn on Uyghur genocide ruling

A letter expressing deep concern about Labour's apparent change in stance regarding the treatment of Uyghurs in China.
The authors, who attended the Uyghur Tribunal in 2021 and provided psychological support to witnesses, are criticizing David Lammy and the Labour party for seemingly prioritizing trade deals over human rights concerns.
The authors were present at the Uyghur Tribunal in 2021
They heard testimonies about:
Forcible sterilization
Imprisonment
Sadistic torture
The tribunal concluded that China's actions constituted:
Genocide
Crimes against humanity
Torture
They are distressed by Labour's apparent backtracking on plans to formally recognize these acts of genocide
They quote Siobhain McDonagh's powerful statement about the moral imperative to act in the face of known atrocities
The letter reflects a profound moral and ethical critique of political pragmatism that appears to prioritize economic interests over human rights violations. The authors, who directly witnessed testimony, argue that such diplomatic compromise is a form of "unforgivable cowardice."
Dr Gillian Hughes, Dr Charlotte Burck, Dr Julia Nelki, Julia Granville