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HANSARDNationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Amendment of List of Safe States) Regulations 2024Is the Minister able to name the human rights organisation that has deemed the countries safe?19 Mar 2024HANSARDIndia: Democratic FreedomsMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his Answer. The BJP policy of Hindu nationalism is increasingly invading press freedom, political opposition and the civil society space. For…14 Mar 2024HANSARDIndia: Democratic FreedomsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of reported threats to democratic freedoms in India.14 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, perhaps I might add a few words to this debate on the Human Rights Act. I point out that this is the first time that I have spoken in this group. This amendment seeks to…04 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, what needs to be said about the risk of torture and inhumane treatment has already been set out by the noble Baroness, Lady Lister. I simply emphasise the credibility of…04 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I will speak to my Amendments 10 and 43 in this group. I remain concerned about the potential constitutional fallout from this Bill, despite what my noble friend Lord…04 Mar 2024HANSARDPoverty ReductionMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Bird, on securing this debate, although I do not necessarily agree with all his views. I also take this opportunity to thank the…22 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I too have added my name to this amendment, and I declare an interest as a patron of Redress, the anti-torture organisation. A recent Westminster Foundation for…14 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI thank the noble Lord for giving way. I want to add to his experience that, the minute I had visited Victoire Ingabire, my phone was nicked.14 Feb 2024HANSARDProtest MeasuresMy Lords, if ever there was an example of the slow attrition of our democratic freedoms, it is this. First, experience tells us that, once a law is on the statute books, it will…13 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I may have missed it, but could the Minister say whether Rwanda has drafted a refugee law?12 Feb 2024HANSARDChild ObesityMy Lords, the risk of obesity is greater in those who suffer food insecurity, costing the National Health Service £6 billion annually, a figure that is likely to rise. It is…01 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I wish to make three points, which have already been made several times in the context of this debate but will not suffer from repetition and which will also allow me to…29 Jan 2024HANSARDGender EqualityMy Lords, the reality is that in many areas, the Taliban’s policies are deeply antithetical to women. However, there are also persistent efforts on the part of Afghans themselves,…24 Jan 2024HANSARDTaiwan: ElectionsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the implications of the outcome of both the presidential and legislative elections recently held in Taiwan.18 Jan 2024HANSARDTaiwan: ElectionsI thank the Minister for his response. The PRC warned Taiwan that voting the wrong way might lead to war, and threatened force. Nevertheless, reunification remains central to…18 Jan 2024HANSARDParliamentary Democracy and Standards in Public LifeMy Lords, the democratic system is pretty robust and parliamentary democracy has survived, albeit in a less authoritative form. Democracy, however, being a process rather than a…11 Jan 2024HANSARDFormer Afghan Special Forces: DeportationMy Lords, can the Minister inform the House whether HMG are in direct contact with the Pakistan Government and authorities specifically on this issue, now?12 Dec 2023HANSARDChildren’s MinisterMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his response. The welfare of children, from formal education to special needs, diet, care and protection, is covered by many different…06 Dec 2023HANSARDChildren’s MinisterTo ask His Majesty’s Government what further consideration they have given to the appointment of a Children’s Minister at Cabinet level to coordinate cross-departmental Government…06 Dec 2023