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HANSARDGulf States: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Scriven, for initiating this debate. It is timely not only because of the events in Qatar at the World Cup, but because we have had the…24 Nov 2022HANSARDQatar: FIFA World CupMy Lords, we recognise that the game is going on and we may be celebrating the victory of teams, but we should not forget the families of the workers who suffered as a consequence…24 Nov 2022HANSARDCivil Society and Human Rights DefendersI thank the noble Lord for that response. He knows that I have consistently raised this issue, because when nations fail in their most important task of providing safety, security…23 Nov 2022HANSARDCivil Society and Human Rights DefendersTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking (1) to strengthen civil society, and (2) to improve protection for human rights defenders, internationally.23 Nov 2022HANSARDGovernment Contracts: Bain & CompanyMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend on being persistent in raising this issue at every opportunity. Corruption at an international level needs international co-operation.…23 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Duty Costs AllowanceMy Lords, the Minister is right that there was a consensus on the introduction of this allowance, and no one disputes the need for it. However, she is also right that the…21 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 15) Regulations 2022I am just waiting to see whether anyone else wishes to comment—every time someone says something, it provokes a point. I hope I am not going to be too provocative. I want to start…21 Nov 2022HANSARDHuman Rights: ChinaMy Lords, I thank the right reverend Prelate for initiating this debate, which I welcome. One thing I am certain of is that we will not be able to address all the issues we need…17 Nov 2022HANSARDHuman Rights: IndiaMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Hussain, for initiating this debate. Of course, it has reminded us that India is the world’s largest democracy and will always remain a…17 Nov 2022HANSARDMissile Incident in PolandMy Lords, the loss of life in Poland is a brutal reminder of the tragic consequences that Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is having. I am sure the whole House will wish to…17 Nov 2022HANSARDPeerages: Letters PatentI would like the Minister to remind me when it was that Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned. When was it? Then, we know that the speculation that has been talked about is about…17 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia in GeorgiaMy Lords, I have raised with the Minister several times the threat to human rights in Georgia, particularly attacks on workers, trade unions and LGBT people. Can he tell us what…16 Nov 2022HANSARDTigray Province: Ceasefire AgreementMy Lords, I, too, thank my noble friend Lord Browne for initiating this debate. Sadly, we have not had sufficient time to focus on this conflict; we have raised questions but not…15 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI thank the Minister for her response. I am glad that my amendment has at least given the noble Lord, Lord Deben, the opportunity to be supportive of the Government on this…14 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, I start by saying that this has been an excellent debate. One of the excellent things about this House is that the debate has not been partisan at all—and certainly my…14 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillA number of noble Lords referred to the chilling effect and the Minister did not really cover that point. He keeps talking about this being a backstop, but if its effect is to…14 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Johnson, for raising this issue, because it is an important thing we should debate. Fundamentally, it is about balance and being…14 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill14 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, it is appropriate that the last amendment of the day should be considered as a sunset clause. Amendment 70 would introduce a sunset clause, ensuring that it expired…14 Nov 2022HANSARDIran: Women ProtestersMy Lords, I recognise what the Government have been doing, particularly at the United Nations, and I recognise what we have been doing Government to Government. However, the real…09 Nov 2022