Contributions
3,654 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDConvention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against WomenI agree that there is increasingly co-ordinated and effective opposition to women’s rights generally. It is something that I discussed while I was at the UN commission. As for…16 Jan 2020HANSARDAsylum Claims: Child TraffickingMy Lords, just under half of all child trafficking victims identified in the UK are British citizens and are not subject to immigration control. If a child is thought to be a…16 Jan 2020HANSARDAsylum Claims: Child TraffickingI concur with the noble Lord that safeguarding has to be at the heart of what all public services provide, particularly for the police, because it may not be initially evident…16 Jan 2020HANSARDAsylum Claims: Child TraffickingIt is certainly not Home Office policy that a child who has been trafficked should not receive the support they so need through the various agencies that can support them. In…16 Jan 2020HANSARDConvention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against WomenI was not aware of the petition but, as I said, just because you are nominated does not mean that you are nominated for your country. You are nominated as an individual. Our…16 Jan 2020HANSARDConvention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against WomenAs I said, we have so many women to choose from, not least from your Lordships’ House. I am sure that the woman chosen will be the best woman for the job.16 Jan 2020HANSARDConvention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against WomenI hope my noble friend will be pleased to note that in 2018 I attended the Commission on the Status of Women. I found it incredibly useful, and our voice was very influential with…16 Jan 2020HANSARDAsylum Claims: Child TraffickingAs the right reverend Prelate may know, independent child trafficking guardians are currently operational in a third of all local authorities in England and Wales, and we…16 Jan 2020HANSARDAsylum Claims: Child TraffickingMy Lords, I agreed with the noble Lord almost until the end. We can show our European partners what our record looks like on taking children who need our refuge and support.…16 Jan 2020HANSARDConvention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against WomenMy Lords, the UK is fully committed to fulfilling its obligations under CEDAW and the Government recognise the important role played by CEDAW in holding state parties to account…16 Jan 2020HANSARDAsylum Claims: Child TraffickingUsually, a victim of child trafficking is an extremely traumatised individual; that should be evident. I am sure there are assessments of vulnerability. In particular, the…16 Jan 2020HANSARDAsylum Claims: Child TraffickingThe noble Lord is absolutely right that the policy has not changed. Our commitment to include Clause 37 in the Bill shows our commitment to unaccompanied child refugees seeking…16 Jan 2020HANSARDConvention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against WomenMy Lords, there are so many suitable women in the UK—not least the talent in your Lordships’ House—that I think we would struggle to come up with a shortlist. While I completely…16 Jan 2020HANSARDConvention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against WomenI fully support what the noble Baroness outlines. It might give her comfort that the FCO has prioritised support for the UK nominations to the Human Rights Council and the…16 Jan 2020HANSARDAsylum Claims: Child TraffickingThe noble Baroness is right to raise that point. Of course, most schemes are subject to a piloting process to enable us—as the noble Baroness says—to evaluate them and make sure…16 Jan 2020HANSARDExtinction Rebellion: Prevent ProgrammeMy Lords, they too have their right to free speech in this country—a point that goes to the heart of the noble Lord’s original Question. CT Police South East was quick to say that…15 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI thank noble Lords for their comments. I support them in drawing my and the Government’s attention to the various elements of co-operation that are so crucial in keeping our…15 Jan 2020HANSARDExtinction Rebellion: Prevent ProgrammeMy Lords, the assessment was made under the local area CT plan, which is independent of the Home Office. Obviously it came to the attention of the police and, as I said, they have…15 Jan 2020HANSARDExtinction Rebellion: Prevent ProgrammeMy noble friend is right. The public order issues around these protests were significant, particularly to the people of London, Bristol and elsewhere. As he said, they caused…15 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe reason we have not had a reply is probably, as the noble Lord pointed out, to do with the fact that we have a new Commissioner. I do not agree with the noble Lord’s point—this…15 Jan 2020