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HANSARDRape: Prosecutions and SupportMy Lords, some police officers spend more time considering the credibility of the victim than the rape allegation made. They unreasonably snoop through women’s mobile phone…29 Nov 2022HANSARDLammy ReviewMy Lords, the Prison Reform Trust also conducted research on black and Asian women and found that, although they faced similar experiences to white women in the criminal justice…28 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillMy Lords, I too am a protester. In fact, I attended a protest on Saturday. It was a March for Mummies, about rising childcare costs, which are now more than rent and mortgages. We…01 Nov 2022HANSARDEast Kent Maternity Services: Independent InvestigationMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for being patient with me, as I am still learning the rules. I draw attention to my interests in the register. Given the continuous maternity…24 Oct 2022HANSARDMinister for EqualitiesMy Lords, I am very concerned about the push in society to erase the word “women”. It is very worrying. It is disempowering to 50% of the population; it makes women’s experiences…20 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Public Well-beingI thank the noble Baroness, Lady Drake, for securing this really important debate, because some of the hidden and long-term impacts of the cost of living, such as how well-being…20 Oct 2022HANSARDIran: Women’s RightsMy Lords, I commend the bravery and resilience of the Iranian women, and I commend the men who are standing shoulder to shoulder with them. I welcome the Government’s sanctions on…12 Oct 2022HANSARDYouth Sport Trust ReportMy Lords, for girls, sports inequality starts in schools, because they are not given access to sports that they enjoy, such as football. The situation is likely to be worse in…11 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomy: The Growth Plan 2022My Lords, it is a huge honour and privilege to be among you. I thank noble Lords for their warm welcome across the Benches, whether they have found me wandering the corridors or…10 Oct 2022