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HANSARDUkraineI am sure that the noble Lord is well-intentioned but I cannot agree with this proposition.20 Jul 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord and reiterate what I said in the Moses Room yesterday in thanking the lead shadow spokesmen on foreign affairs for both the Labour Party and the…20 Jul 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, both the noble Lords, Lord Purvis and Lord Collins, referred to the important role of Africa. I will be travelling to Kenya at the start of next week, and that will be…20 Jul 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend. That is why my right honourable friend convened a meeting of the UN Security Council. The UN, as an organisation, is set up for exactly…20 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023That the Grand Committee do consider the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023. Relevant document: 46th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny…19 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023My Lords, I put on record my thanks to the noble Lords, Lord Purvis and Lord Collins. I am sure I speak for all three of us in saying that, when we embarked on this journey of…19 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023As I understand it, the auditing element of it is a professional and legal requirement, but if I can amplify that further I will of course write to the noble Lord. The noble Lord,…19 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023My Lords, these regulations amend the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. This instrument was laid on 29 June 2023, under powers in the Sanctions and Anti-Money…19 Jul 2023HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideMy Lords, I have noted this very carefully. During the Indian G20 presidency, this was pursued by India in both the invitations extended and the role of the African Union. I think…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideMy Lords, as I have already said, we are working very closely with the prosecutor. As the noble Lord will be aware, various avenues are being pursued in Sudan to resolve this…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideMy Lords, the right reverend Prelate raises the important issue of the displacement of refugees. We have already made a series of announcements of support for the stability of…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend. I am sure she will acknowledge the steps that we have taken to ensure that the testimonies of those who have survived sexual violence in…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideMy Lords, I agree with Karim Khan, the ICC prosecutor. That is why we are working very closely with him. He gave that evidence last Thursday, during the UK presidency. It is also…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideMy Lords, I recognise the important work that the noble Lord is doing and I very much appreciate the strong engagement we continue to have outside the Chamber. I also recognise…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideMy Lords, importantly, since the establishment of the United Nations the UN Security Council has sought to provide a forum. It continues, notwithstanding the challenges we face…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideMy Lords, I assure the noble Baroness that we continue to focus on the terrible tragedy that is unfolding in Sudan, with a particular focus on the plight of women and girls, as…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideThe noble and gallant Lord raises a key point. Of course, we are fully aware of the growing influence of the Wagner Group in many conflicts across Africa. On the question of…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideMy Lords, the UK strongly condemns the abhorrent attacks on civilians across Sudan. Reports of atrocities, including the UN report of a mass grave in Darfur, are, of course,…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideFirst, as the noble Lords, Lord Alton and Lord Purvis, said, those who are fleeing are often targeted, including many minorities. Early evidence from the mass grave shows that it…18 Jul 2023HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, there is little that I can disagree with in what the noble Lord has said. I put on record again that I think he adds a real insight and value to our discussions and…13 Jul 2023