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HANSARD Sudden Unexplained Death in ChildhoodI agree with what the hon. Gentleman said. I am here because a constituent told me about the tragic death of her two-year-old nephew in 2021. I am educating myself, with the help…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Sudden Unexplained Death in ChildhoodThe Minister mentioned sudden infant death syndrome. One of the asks that has come from both sides of the House has been whether the Department and the NHS can give the same…17 Jan 2023HANSARDThe Execution of Alireza AkbariMr Akbari was my constituent and I offer my sympathies to his family here and abroad. I have represented their interests for the past year and I have had extensive contact with…16 Jan 2023HANSARDBacklog of Court CasesThe civil legal aid review finally announced last week is an admission that cuts brought in by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 have left the civil…10 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat advantages does the Secretary of State see in convening a special international tribunal to try offences committed in Russia’s war on Ukraine, including the crime of…10 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsThe hon. Member is making a good point. National Highways requires its contractors, where possible, to identify cats in such situations. That seems entirely anomalous. As far as…09 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsI had the pleasure of hosting a Cats Protection event just before Christmas. Some 76 MPs and peers turned up, which shows where the sympathies of Members lie. Does my hon. Friend…09 Jan 2023HANSARDInternational Human Rights DayI am glad that the hon. Lady mentioned Saudi so early in her speech. Would she agree that one of the problems with taking action on Saudi is that the Government adopt double…08 Dec 2022HANSARDInternational Human Rights DayI want to add one further example, although we could add many: human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, which are getting worse every year, particularly through…08 Dec 2022HANSARDCriminal Justice Backlog: CPS EffectivenessI welcome the new Attorney General to her position. However, the backlog is still going up. Last week a solicitor was jailed for 12 years for a £10 million fraud after a private…07 Dec 2022HANSARDRussia: UK CompaniesThe Exchequer Secretary cannot have failed to notice the exhibition in Portcullis House showing the gross human rights abuses committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. As well as…07 Dec 2022HANSARD Performing Arts: English National OperaI may not be able to match the hon. Gentleman’s regular attendance, but the last two productions that I saw at the Coliseum either side of covid were Les Dennis in “HMS Pinafore”…05 Dec 2022HANSARD Saudi Arabia: Death Penalty and Spike in ExecutionsI echo what the right hon. Member for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr Davis) said about the case of Hussein Abo al-Kheir, and I pay tribute to the work that Reprieve has done to raise…28 Nov 2022HANSARDManston UpdateIt is not only diphtheria; asylum seekers with other urgent health needs have been placed, without notice, in hotels in my constituency, and without proper clothing, such as shoes…28 Nov 2022HANSARD Independent Cultural Review of London Fire BrigadeThe circumstances and findings of the report are appalling, and troubling for those of us who have worked closely with the London Fire Brigade in the aftermath of the Grenfell…28 Nov 2022HANSARDHotel Asylum Accommodation: Local Authority ConsultationLast week, the Secretary of State placed 90 asylum seekers in two unsuitable hotels in Shepherds Bush. She did not tell the local authority. Some had immediate medical needs, some…23 Nov 2022HANSARDFamily Court: Waiting ListsGovernment figures show that, as of last week, the backlog in the family courts now stands at more than 110,000 cases. Given that the Ministry of Justice budget will go up by…22 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Bill of Rights Bill strengthens the power of the state by weakening the ability of victims to enforce their European convention rights. Does the Secretary of State think that…22 Nov 2022HANSARDMigrationOn Monday, as part of Parliament Week, I spoke to a group of 100 asylum seekers and refugees who are learning English at Hammersmith & Fulham College. Some had been in local…16 Nov 2022HANSARDSocial Housing StandardsWhile we are waiting for the improvements that the Secretary of State has promised in the regulation and resourcing of social landlords, many tenants are relying on legal aid…16 Nov 2022