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HANSARDThe Execution of Alireza AkbariMy heart goes out to the family and friends of Mr Akbari. The Iranian regime is using the death penalty as a tool of political repression against courageous protesters. As we have…16 Jan 2023HANSARDSupport for Rape VictimsThe Operation Soteria report on the handling of rape cases was quietly released just before Christmas. It reports of explicit victim blaming, botched investigations and serving…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Convention on Biodiversity COP15: OutcomesI have also recently returned from the international biodiversity summit, COP15, where I met representatives from the Wampis Nation, indigenous people from Peru. Their fear was…19 Dec 2022HANSARDIranI thank the Secretary of State for his answer. Iranians are being hanged from cranes with black bags over their heads and their hands and feet bound while Iranian weapons are…13 Dec 2022HANSARDIran8. What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Iran.13 Dec 2022HANSARDDevolution of Justice: WalesThank you, Mr Vickers, for the chance to respond to this debate. I pay tribute to all who have contributed. It is not lost on me that the debate is happening today of all days, as…29 Nov 2022HANSARDCommunity Energy SectorWhile the Government seem particularly confused about their position on onshore wind—the most tried and tested and easiest to roll out of all renewables—their focus on community…29 Nov 2022HANSARDDevolution of Justice: WalesThe right hon. Gentleman is getting ahead of himself, although I absolutely hope that there will be a UK Labour Government shortly. We in UK Labour are working closely in…29 Nov 2022HANSARDDevolution of Justice: WalesThat is absolutely not being delivered by this UK Government, who have systematically broken the criminal justice system. It is appalling. Day in, day out, I speak to victims who…29 Nov 2022HANSARDDevolution of Justice: WalesThe right hon. Gentleman should listen, rather than chuntering away on the sidelines. One victim, Rachel, told me: “They didn’t treat me as a human being”, as she relived her…29 Nov 2022HANSARDDevolution of Justice: WalesI do not think there is time, sorry. Despite the Tories’ mishandling of justice, the Welsh Labour Government continue to pursue existing programmes of partnership working—for…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseOther UN member states’ leaders and Prime Ministers did not have to be dragged kicking and screaming to COP27. I was there, and I witnessed the frustration that many people have…24 Nov 2022HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Support for VictimsMy constituent Sarah was sexually assaulted. After a three-year wait and a hugely traumatic trial, the defendant was found not guilty. Of her experiences in the criminal justice…22 Nov 2022HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Support for VictimsWhere is it?22 Nov 2022HANSARD IranMore than 14,000 protestors have been arrested in Iran since September and now there is real concern that many of these brave women—journalists, activists, lawyers and…16 Nov 2022HANSARD Missile Incident in PolandI know the whole House agrees that this is a time of great tension and uncertainty, and this incident demonstrates the dangers posed by Putin’s warmongering, but it is critical…16 Nov 2022HANSARD Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies BillI am so pleased to see this Bill here today. As a proud Co-op Member, I truly hope it progresses to the next stages. I am also proud to have played my small part in getting it to…28 Oct 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseJust a few days from COP27, the new Prime Minister has decided to sack the COP26 President not only from Cabinet but as a Minister. What message does that send when the Government…27 Oct 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseWhat I witnessed yesterday in the entrance to the voting Lobby was an absolute disgrace: a clearly visibly distressed Tory MP being forced against his will and…20 Oct 2022HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. The Leader of the House just called into question my behaviour when I raised the very serious allegations of bullying and manhandling that…20 Oct 2022