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HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human RightsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to encourage compliance with the Convention on Human Rights (1) in the United Kingdom, and (2) across Europe.23 Jun 2022HANSARDMigration and Economic Development Partnership with RwandaMy Lords, first, does the Minister agree that the courts yesterday, domestically and in Strasbourg, were dealing with the narrow question of whether people should be sent off…15 Jun 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaMy Lords, I think the Minister would agree that these are controversial matters. She rightly said in response to the noble Viscount that a substantive judicial review of the…14 Jun 2022HANSARDRyanair: Afrikaans Language TestTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with Ryanair in respect of the Afrikaans language test administered by that airline to South African passport…09 Jun 2022HANSARDRyanair: Afrikaans Language TestI am grateful to the Minister for that. Like other noble Lords, she will remember that next week will mark 46 years since attempts to impose the Afrikaans language on black South…09 Jun 2022HANSARDUkrainian Asylum Seekers and RefugeesMy Lords, with respect, the Minister did not quite answer the question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Paddick. If such a person arrived from Ukraine without a visa, might they be…07 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools: Biometric TechnologiesMy Lords, the Minister quite rightly spoke about data protection. Do the Government agree that this is not just about the individual’s data but about their dignity as well? Is…06 Jun 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechLike other noble Lords, I will focus on the Government’s announcement of a Bill of Rights to restore the balance of power between the legislature and the courts. I declare my…12 May 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillAt end insert “and do propose Amendment 5F in lieu—27 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillI thank all noble Lords once more. It is often a huge privilege to hear debates from all sides in this Chamber, but sometimes that privilege comes with an awesome burden, as the…27 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, once more I thank noble Lords for caring about the refugee convention, and I thank the Minister for the courtesy of each and every one of our exchanges over many months.27 Apr 2022HANSARDAmnesty International Report 2021/22I am grateful to the Minister for his ever-courteous response. No country is perfect when it comes to human rights. Is there anything at all in Amnesty’s assessment of the UK…27 Apr 2022HANSARDAmnesty International Report 2021/22To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of Amnesty International’s Annual Report 2021/22 , published on 29 March; and what steps they intend to take in…27 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords without exception, and especially to the Minister for her characteristic calm and courtesy, if not for the content of some of her…26 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, in moving Motion B1 as an amendment to Motion B, I also support other amendments. Extra-parliamentary events since your Lordships’ last consideration make anxious…26 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMoved by At end insert “but do propose Amendment 5D in lieu—26 Apr 2022HANSARDUK-Rwanda Asylum Partnership ArrangementMy Lords, first, why an MoU and not a treaty? I did not hear the answer to that. Secondly, why do the Government seek public interest immunity to protect the secrecy of the…25 Apr 2022HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Napier Barracks) Special Development Order 2021My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, for bringing this Motion. It is regrettable that the poor Minister is here yet again—clearly, someone thinks she has not worked…07 Apr 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Financial Support SchemesMy Lords—06 Apr 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Financial Support SchemesNever mind—there is plenty of time. Three quarters of a million new companies were registered—most of them dormant. Will the Minister tell the House how many of those dormant…06 Apr 2022