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HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am of course disappointed that there has not been any movement—because the suggestion of there being a review in relation to the defences was posited last week, and I…21 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillAs tabled, this new amendment, is in lieu of my earlier amendments which sought to create statutory defences for survivors who offend due to their experience of domestic abuse.…21 Apr 2021HANSARDHong Kong: Pro-Democracy CampaignersMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his continued efforts in this regard, but is he aware of the letter sent last week by the last Governor of Hong Kong, the noble Lord, Lord…19 Apr 2021HANSARDHong Kong: Pro-Democracy CampaignersTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of reports that pro-democracy campaigners have been sentenced in Hong Kong for participating in pro-democracy…19 Apr 2021HANSARDChina: Convictions of Democracy Campaigners in Hong KongMy Lords, may I first take this opportunity to thank the Minister. Within hours of discovering that I had been sanctioned by the Chinese for my work in this House and beyond in…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, once again I am taking the opportunity to express my concerns about this Bill, particularly the five-year window for prosecution and the ability that that will have for…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHuman Rights UpdateMy Lords, I too welcome this important collaboration with many partners and the creation of these targeted sanctions. I will speak specifically about our embrace of targeted…23 Mar 2021HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I want to mention “Catch-22”. Many noble Lords who are old enough will remember that this is a novel by Joseph Heller that was made into a film. The title refers to a…23 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillI feel that that was unnecessary, but I was coming to my conclusion anyway. There must be a causal link between the threat and the decision of the defendant to break the law, and…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am of course disappointed but not surprised by the response, as it was indicated that I would not receive the response that some other amendments have. It is…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillThe third one does not count.10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillIt is a great privilege to take part in this debate and to hear the voices of so many people with expertise in this field —sometimes direct experience—speaking with wisdom and…10 Mar 2021HANSARDHong Kong: Democracy MovementMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his answer to my noble friend Lady Mallalieu to her question in relation to our judges and their participation in the highest court in Hong…08 Mar 2021HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, of course it is rare for this House to resist the opinion of the other place, and to do so again is deeply unusual—but there is a very good reason for doing so on this…23 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, like others, I want to express my gratitude to my friend, the noble Lord, Lord Wolfson, for his generosity in giving time to discuss my amendments with me and those…03 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I should tell the Committee that I turned a page too soon in my opening address on these amendments. I did not have the chance to really lay out the second of the…03 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill03 Feb 2021