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HANSARDFor Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish MinistersMy Lords, the code, read alongside the building regulations, creates conditions in which anyone may feel entitled to challenge anyone in a single-sex facility whose appearance…01 Jun 2026HANSARDYouth JusticeCan my noble friend the Minister talk a little more about bail fostering? In my dealings with the parents of children who were caught up in county lines, one of the biggest issues…20 May 2026HANSARDBurial Provision in England and WalesMy Lords, one of the hardest things to do as an MP is meet with a bereaved parent. It is even worse if they tell you that they are worried about the funeral costs for their child.…22 Apr 2026HANSARDRenters’ Rights Act: Definition of Court ReadinessMy Lords, some of the worst cases I had as an MP were to do with housing. We had children who had to move home every six months, absolutely wrecking their life chances. They were…24 Mar 2026HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, what a magnificent number of wonderful maiden speeches—a bevy of brilliant new Baronesses. It has been absolutely fabulous. For my contribution, I will raise how gender…06 Mar 2026HANSARDEquality and Human Rights CommissionMy Lords—26 Feb 2026HANSARDEquality and Human Rights CommissionMy Lords—26 Feb 2026HANSARDEquality and Human Rights CommissionMy Lords, in the Good Law Project v the EHRC, Mr Justice Swift described the statutory framework as providing a minimum requirement and not a “ceiling”. How will the Government…26 Feb 2026HANSARDCourt Reporting DataMy Lords, I know my noble friend the Minister will agree that it was utterly unacceptable for the company concerned to release personal information about vulnerable victims and…11 Feb 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, my Amendment 51 and others would require the providers of assisted dying services to ensure that all persons seeking such services have discussed the range of…09 Jan 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Supreme Court JudgmentMy Lords—27 Nov 2025HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Supreme Court JudgmentAs the Whip for the Equality Act 2010, can my noble friend the Minister clarify the next steps in the statutory process and how the Government will ensure that, when the code…27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, this is the first amendment I have moved in your Lordships’ House and I hope I do it some justice because, in just one year, there were nine murders of young people…27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI believe I get another chance to speak. I am grateful to all contributors to my amendment today. I can tell the noble Baroness, Lady Fox, that I tried, but obviously not…27 Nov 2025HANSARDElection LawMy Lords, over 6 million eligible UK citizens are not signed up to vote. What steps are the Government taking towards automatic voter registration?18 Nov 2025HANSARDSudan: Protection of CiviliansWe all know that part of the problem in Sudan is that what is going on is being funded by outside actors who have their own skin in the game and their own political and economic…04 Nov 2025HANSARDHealthcare Provision: InequalitiesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of inequalities in the provision and experience of healthcare among different population groups; and what plans they…20 Oct 2025HANSARDStarvation as a Weapon of WarTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the use of starvation as a weapon of war globally, and what steps they are taking to ensure that international…16 Oct 2025HANSARDStarvation as a Weapon of WarMy Lords, I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to raise an important issue that affects millions of people around the world. Today is World Food Day, and this year’s…16 Oct 2025