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HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaMy Lords, many voices were raised during the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 1990s, but it was only after Srebrenica that the world took action. I visited Bosnia shortly…11 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, we were once unquestionably a leading military and economic power. Today, our role is less clearly defined. We still have significant soft power through our…21 May 2026HANSARDUK Space EconomyThe first vertical-launch spaceport to receive planning consent was at Sutherland, in the far north of Scotland. However, Orbex, the private entity in the equation, suspended…11 Mar 2026HANSARDBosnia and Herzegovina: Democratic ResilienceMy Lords, having travelled to Bosnia shortly after Dayton, I saw the devastation for myself and was asked to witness the uncovering of a mass grave. I therefore know where hateful…25 Nov 2025HANSARDSpace DebrisMy Lords, having our own sovereign launch capability is one of the most practical tools we could have for monitoring space debris. It gives us the ability to put the right…18 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, the assisted dying Bill presents one of the most profound moral and legal questions of our time: how to balance personal autonomy with the duty to protect society’s most…19 Sept 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillMy Lords, I commend the noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, and the honourable John Grady in the other place for introducing this Private Member’s Bill. I welcome the Bill, which is…05 Sept 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence Review 2025The excellent strategic defence review of the noble Lord, Lord Robertson, rightly recognises that space is now a crucial and critical domain, one that underpins modern defence,…18 Jul 2025HANSARDJournalists and Media Workers: Safety and SecurityTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking, as a member of the Media Freedom Coalition, to ensure the safety and security of journalists and media workers…24 Apr 2025HANSARDJournalists and Media Workers: Safety and SecurityMy Lords, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to raise the important and pressing issue of the safety and security of journalists and media workers worldwide. Of course,…24 Apr 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill01 Apr 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Foster of Aghadrumsee and Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb, and the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss, for their support. My…01 Apr 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, first, I thank all those who have participated in this debate and shown their support for the intention behind my amendment. I am disappointed that the noble Lord, Lord…01 Apr 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThank you—I shall remember that on the next occasion. There have been so many notable speeches today, but time does not permit me to mention all of them. I think that this debate…01 Apr 2025HANSARDPalestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]My Lords, I first congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, on introducing this Private Member’s Bill, which I strongly support. Some have said that a two-state solution is…14 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, considering the very serious challenges we are facing, both domestic and international, it is difficult to understand why this debate is taking precedence. If the House…11 Dec 2024HANSARDRefugees (Family Reunion) Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, on putting forward this important Bill and on her eloquent and forceful introduction. I intend to make just a few remarks…18 Oct 2024HANSARDImmigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2024My Lords, less than a year and a half ago, this House debated one of the most draconian powers of the state: the power of administrative detention. Noble Lords may remember that…14 Oct 2024HANSARDExtremism Definition and Community EngagementMy Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for the reassurances she has given. In our time in the European Parliament, when we served together, I admired my noble friend for…19 Mar 2024HANSARDForeign AffairsThe Middle East is a part of the world that the UK understands, and, in turn, the UK is held in affection there. It is with concern, therefore, that I hear from long-standing…05 Mar 2024