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HANSARDGenocide Determination Bill [HL]My Lords, last week marked the 31st anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, where 8,372 Bosniak men and boys were systematically murdered in what the United Nations had…17 Jul 2026HANSARDFuture Capability of the Armed ForcesMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Harlech on introducing this debate. I join other noble Lords in wishing the right reverend Prelate the best for the future and in…16 Jul 2026HANSARDInternational Development Outcomes for Women and GirlsMy Lords, I too thank my noble friend Lady Sugg for securing this debate and for her steadfast commitment to women and girls affected by conflict. Conscious of the time limit, I…09 Jul 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Purchase of Settlement Land and PropertyMy Lords—06 Jul 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Purchase of Settlement Land and PropertyMy Lords—06 Jul 2026HANSARDLobbying Transparency (In-house Lobbyists) Bill [HL]My Lords, I warmly welcome the Bill introduced by the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter. I congratulate her on bringing this important measure before the House and seeking to bring the…03 Jul 2026HANSARDNature’s Rights Bill [HL]My Lords, I begin by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, for bringing forward the Bill. It is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness’s speech. I agree with much of what…03 Jul 2026HANSARDHares: Close SeasonMy Lords, I commend my noble friend for his unwavering commitment to this issue, both in the other place and in your Lordships’ House, and I also commend the Minister for her…24 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillMy Lords, no one can be under any illusion about the nature of the threats we face. Other noble Lords have spoken about this in some detail, so I will not be repeating that. It is…23 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Iran ConflictMy Lords, bearing in mind the immense losses that this war has caused for the people in the region and for people around the world, especially the poorest, and for the global…15 Jun 2026HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the political and security situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.11 Jun 2026HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaI thank all noble Lords who are participating today and acknowledge the considerable expertise and experience they bring to this debate. It is the dream team. There are moments in…11 Jun 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, I am grateful to the most reverend Primate for securing this debate on a matter that goes to the heart of what kind of society we wish to be and what kind of humanity we…05 Jun 2026HANSARDCombating Atrocity Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and GenocideMy Lords, I declare my interest as per the register. I welcome this debate. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for introducing it and pay tribute to him and to the noble…04 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I am honoured to speak in this debate, and I welcome the Government’s strong commitment to defence and improving relations with European partners as a vital step towards…21 May 2026HANSARDAtrocity CrimesMy Lords, I welcome this debate, and I too pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and his team for their tireless work that focuses on atrocity prevention and human rights.…20 Jan 2026HANSARDUK-EU Common Understanding NegotiationsMy Lords, I welcome the introduction of this scheme. What assessment have the Government made of the extent to which the enhanced EU-UK mobility will strengthen and contribute to…18 Dec 2025HANSARDStarvation as a Weapon of WarI thank the noble Baroness for securing this debate. In my own family’s memory lies Sarajevo and the siege, when starvation was wielded as a weapon and for more than 1,400 days,…16 Oct 2025HANSARDGaza: UN Commission of Inquiry ReportMy Lords—18 Sept 2025HANSARDGaza: UN Commission of Inquiry ReportMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her further explanation and updating of what she said yesterday about how it is not for politicians to determine whether there is a genocide or…18 Sept 2025