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HANSARDSummit of Democratic GovernmentsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the case for convening a summit of the governments of the 10 leading democracies in spring 2021.30 Nov 2020HANSARDHate Crime: MisogynyMy Lords, hate speech that results in criminal actions such as incitement to violence is to be both deplored and subject to legislation. That said, I am concerned that one of our…23 Nov 2020HANSARDUN Convention on the Rights of the ChildMy Lords, while I continue to hope for a full and direct incorporation of the CRC into domestic law, will the Government now make statutory provision for school holiday meals and…16 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Foreign AidMy Lords, the Government have many times reiterated their support for deploying development assistance to further education, especially of girls. This is to be applauded, because…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMost of what I wanted to say has been said, and eloquently said. I will merely emphasise two points before I metaphorically sit down. The Government justify the absence of limits…11 Nov 2020HANSARDNagorno-Karabakh: Genocide Emergency AlertMy Lords, the UK’s obligations are clear and binding—to prevent and suppress actions of genocide. Will Her Majesty’s Government refer the matter to the appropriate judicial…02 Nov 2020HANSARDGuantanamo Bay DetaineesI thank the Minister for what was a rather disappointing reply. UN experts have expressed deep concern about the 18 previous Guantanamo detainees, all of whom have been cleared of…22 Oct 2020HANSARDGuantanamo Bay DetaineesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of the United Arab Emirates about the possible repatriation of 18 former Guantanamo Bay…22 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, the Bill is littered with Henry VIII powers, the Government’s justification being that it allows for speed in decision-making and safeguards trade within the UK,…19 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to provide assistance for (1) humanitarian, (2) development, and (3) girls’ education, work in Afghanistan after the…15 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanI thank the noble Lord for his Answer. It is firmly established that educating girls is one of the surest ways to achieve development: social, economic and political. In view of…15 Oct 2020HANSARDEU: Future RelationshipMy Lords, despite ministerial denials, we appear to be marching inexorably towards a no-deal Brexit and a consequent reliance on WTO trading rules. There are two issues I wish to…23 Sept 2020HANSARDTaiwanTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of reports of the presence of the Chinese Air Force in Taiwan’s airspace; and what steps they are taking to support…17 Sept 2020HANSARDTaiwanI thank the Minister for his response. China clearly rejects international rules and values, as evidenced by events in Hong Kong, on the Sino-Indian border and in the South China…17 Sept 2020HANSARDSchools: Free Holiday Meals and ActivitiesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of proposals for a permanent programme of free school meals and activities during all school holidays.14 Sept 2020HANSARDSchools: Free Holiday Meals and ActivitiesMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her Answer and express my thanks for the free school meal programmes carried out during the summer vacation. That said, with the rise in family…14 Sept 2020HANSARDSchools: Free Holiday Meals and ActivitiesMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In so doing, I declare my interests as set out in the register.14 Sept 2020HANSARDRule of LawMy Lords, tanks on the lawn will not, in the UK at least, herald the end of democracy or of adherence to the rule of law. It is shocking that the following clause is set out in…10 Sept 2020HANSARDTreaty Scrutiny: Working Practices (EUC Report)My Lords, treaties are legally binding on signatory states. They have a serious impact on citizens and therefore should be subject to the same level of scrutiny as all other…07 Sept 2020HANSARDEU: Future Trade AgreementMy Lords, if, as seems increasingly likely, the UK leaves the EU under WTO terms, are the Government confident, given the unprecedented pressure of economic uncertainty and the…29 Jul 2020