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HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, this is a stimulating debate, and I believe that it shows the House at its best, sharing our expertise and opinions— and opinions that could so easily be reflected by…05 Jun 2026HANSARDFor Women Scotland CaseMy Lords, may I state the obvious? Trans people pose a threat to no one; lawbreakers pose the threat. Having said that, given that trans people represent approximately 0.55% of…27 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I thank the Chief Whip for the opportunity to speak. I will speak briefly. I spoke at Second Reading and in Committee. I did not mention then, but I will mention now,…24 Apr 2026HANSARDSingle-sex Spaces: Equality and Human Rights Commission GuidanceMy Lords, I congratulate the Government on taking their time to get this right. I have to say, without any excuse, that they have not been helped by the mess they were given when…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I will speak very briefly, because the one thing I agree on with the previous speaker is that it is late. I was not going to speak, but the amendment directly affects…04 Mar 2026HANSARDEquality and Human Rights CommissionMy Lords, there is nothing shabby about taking your time to get right a consultation that affects so many people who face difficulties and who are often treated as inhuman…26 Feb 2026HANSARDLGBT Veterans Independent ReviewTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards implementing the recommendations of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review, published in July 2023, with…23 Feb 2026HANSARDLGBT Veterans Independent ReviewI thank my noble friend the Minister for that statement and, equally, for his kind words. I also pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Lexden, and the noble and learned Lord, Lord…23 Feb 2026HANSARDPrisoners for Palestine: Hunger StrikesMy Lords—02 Feb 2026HANSARDPrisoners for Palestine: Hunger StrikesMy Lords, as a non-affiliated Member, I share the deep concerns of my noble friend Lord Hain. I say to the Minister that it is not eulogising to ask for compassion, fairness and…02 Feb 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyMy Lords, as a resident of Tower Hamlets, I point out that the first Chinatown in the UK existed in the East End of London, not far from where the current building is proposed—a…15 Jan 2026HANSARDIranMy Lords, I reiterate the point that there are no safe, legal routes from Iran to reach this country. I urge the Minister to look sympathetically at this. No matter how somebody…15 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I rise briefly to say, thinking particularly about those who are living, but specifically about those who are dying, let us pass this Motion tonight and get on with the…08 Jan 2026HANSARDPublic Services: Online CommunicationsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that adults with learning and communication difficulties are not left isolated or disconnected because of…02 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Services: Online CommunicationsMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the reply, but the reality, I am afraid, is very different. The negative effects on vulnerable people and people with learning difficulties…02 Dec 2025HANSARDAIDSMy Lords, I refer to my registered interests, particularly as a patron of the Terrence Higgins Trust. Today, on World AIDS Day, we remember those, some of them friends, whom we…01 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyMy Lords, the status quo might not be where we want, but where the Government are moving to causes me some deep concern, not least about integration and the dehumanisation of…20 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I will speak in support of Amendment 59—to which I have added my name, along with the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee —which was moved so effectively and powerfully by my…11 Nov 2025HANSARDEquality and Human Rights Commission: Draft Updated Code of PracticeMy Lords, “proportionality” is the key word. The debate around trans people, and trans women in particular, has depicted them as a threat, particularly a threat to others. I…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Owen, and I congratulate her on the campaigning work that she has done on some of the issues that we are addressing…16 Oct 2025