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HANSARDUNCLOS: The Law of the Sea in the 21st Century (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, UNCLOS: t he L aw of the S ea in the 21st C entury is good, as far as it goes. But 40 years on, there are gaps and enforcement is extremely patchy. Human rights abuses…28 Nov 2022HANSARDWomen, Peace and Security Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lady Hodgson for persisting, having had this Bill delayed a number of times. I am pleased that it is here this afternoon, although it would have…28 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I am a member of the European protocol sub-committee under the chairmanship of the noble Lord, Lord Jay, who tries to guide us at every meeting with great diplomacy. It…11 Oct 2022HANSARDWomen and Girls: Economic Well-being, Welfare, Safety and OpportunitiesMy Lords, I thank my great friend and colleague, the noble Baroness, Lady Gale, for initiating this debate. She has worked tirelessly, both in her life in Wales with the Labour…14 Jul 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]My Lords, I support my noble friend Lady Ritchie’s amendments. Furthermore, I ask the Minister to consider that committees and other organisations around the strategy should have…06 Jul 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]I beg leave to withdraw my amendment.22 Jun 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]22 Jun 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]My Lords, I will be moving the amendments in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie, today, as she has Covid—she is very sorry not to be here. I will not speak as well as…22 Jun 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]My Lords, I raised this issue in my Second Reading speech and I am happy to speak to these amendments and others on this issue. I really feel that it is important that we should…22 Jun 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]22 Jun 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am moving this amendment on behalf of my noble friend Lady Ritchie. Briefly, we put these amendments down to ensure that, if the Assembly is not sitting or if there is…22 Jun 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]I thank the Minister and beg leave to withdraw my amendment.22 Jun 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the Minister for going through the Bill so clearly with us today; he has answered a number of questions. This is a good Bill and it is part of the Good Friday…07 Jun 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, the Government propose to move away from human rights to a Bill of Rights. One is bound to ask: what is wrong with human rights? Why is there a distancing from human…12 May 2022HANSARDBeyond Brexit: Policing, Law Enforcement and Security (EUC Report)My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Ricketts, who chaired this committee in a masterclass way throughout Covid. I also thank the clerks and the technical staff of this House,…11 Mar 2022HANSARDLocal Government (Disqualification) BillMy Lords, I welcome the Bill. Like many others in this House, I was in local government and found it wonderful to be there, and I find it wonderful to know that today we are…04 Mar 2022HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern IrelandMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Jay, for arranging this, and the Government Whips for ensuring that we had time for this very important debate, alongside all that is…03 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Sedwill, on his speech and welcome him to the House of Lords. Around the world, we watch the fear and violence in Ukraine. Our hearts…25 Feb 2022HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank all those who have sent me emails and letters, both against and for the Bill. The vast majority of the mail I have received has been asking me to vote—if there…22 Oct 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, I pay tribute to all those in the military services, diplomatic services and others who have been working together in Afghanistan over the last 20 years. I also pay…18 Aug 2021