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HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I just second what everyone else has said, in particular the noble Lord, Lord Dubs, whose Amendment 9 I have had the honour to co-sign. As he pointed out, the key…27 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I thoroughly endorse what the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, has said, and I am very pleased to co-sign this amendment. In the first two groups that we discussed this…27 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillI want to follow up, because the Minister has answered the question I was going to ask. She mentioned that the 1,700 figure—I cannot remember what year it was for—was evidence of…27 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillCan the noble Lord address the point that I made, which I think was in the JCHR report? The courts have said that there should be an overall assessment—a holistic approach—that…27 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, the hallmarks of this Bill are illegality and inhumanity; the imposition of still greater inefficiency and expense on our asylum system; and prejudice to the interests…05 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillI apologise for creating a slight extra delay, but I have listened in the last 21 minutes to the noble Baroness several times referring to “illegal migrants” or “illegal…05 Jan 2022HANSARDRetained European Union LawMy Lords, Parliament agreed with the Government that a snapshot of EU law at the point of exit should be onshored into UK law in the 2018 and 2020 withdrawal Acts. This was for…16 Dec 2021HANSARDRetained European Union LawTo ask the Minister of State at the Cabinet Office (Lord Frost), further to his Written Statement on 9 December (HLWS445), how Her Majesty’s Government will consult Parliament in…16 Dec 2021HANSARDPostmasters with Overturned Convictions: Settlement FundsMy Lords, I absolutely join with others in welcoming this Statement and join in the tributes paid by the noble Lord, Lord McNicol, to the noble Lord, Lord Arbuthnot. I also…15 Dec 2021HANSARDRetained EU LawMy Lords, the freezing of EU law in domestic law at the end of last year delivered legal certainty and stability, including for the position of Northern Ireland in relation to the…18 Nov 2021HANSARDRetained EU LawTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Statement by the Minister of State at the Cabinet Office (Lord Frost) on 16 September (HL Deb, col 1533), whether the review of the…18 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, we are all impatient for the Law Commission report, but I believe it is best to await it before deciding how best to frame any law on hatred towards women. Sex and…15 Nov 2021HANSARDImmigration Rules: Au PairsMy Lords, for decades after the Second World War, it was Conservatives who, following Churchill, formed the backbone of the European movement. One of the motivating causes was…08 Nov 2021HANSARDIntegrity of Electoral ProcessesThe older I get, the more I think that 80 or 85 is no age at all. My noble friend is really being very cheeky retiring early. My noble friend gave a compelling survey of all the…21 Oct 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: EU ProposalsMy Lords, the New York Times ran an interesting article a few days ago under the headline “Showdown Over Northern Ireland Has a Key Offstage Player: Biden”. It was clearly briefed…21 Oct 2021HANSARDIntegrity of Electoral ProcessesMy Lords, noble Lords on these and other Benches have paid tribute to my noble friend Lord Tyler, so I shall be brief. I will pick up the comment of the noble Lord, Lord Cormack,…21 Oct 2021HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: Iceland, Liechtenstein and NorwayI am not used to debates without speakers’ lists; I am a bit nervous about going first. I thoroughly congratulate the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, on securing this debate before the…14 Oct 2021HANSARDUK Property Ownership: Overseas JurisdictionsMy Lords, Guardian reporter Luke Harding, involved in analysing the leaked Pandora papers, has said, “There is a message for the super-rich here: don’t hide your cash under a palm…13 Oct 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the speech made by Lord Frost on 12 October 2021, what plans they have to change the Northern Ireland Protocol.13 Oct 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, I want to ask the Minister two questions. First, apart from with the DUP, what consultation have the Government undertaken in Northern Ireland to lead the Minister to…13 Oct 2021