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HANSARDNagorno-Karabakh: Genocide Emergency AlertMy Lords, despite my initial concerns about the role of the US in the Minsk process, I am pleased about what has been attempted in recent weeks—certainly the brokering of the…02 Nov 2020HANSARDTax Avoidance: Base Erosion and Profit ShiftingThe noble Lord, Lord Kirkhope, is right: there is no consensus. When we in this country condemn companies that do not pay tax—we even have the digital tax—everyone is supportive,…02 Nov 2020HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsMy Lords, Amnesty International raised particular concerns over the crackdown on civil society and journalists in Kashmir and Jammu. Can the Minister detail what steps the…02 Nov 2020HANSARDSanctions (EU Exit) (Consequential Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2020My Lords, I, too, begin by echoing the comments of the Minister in relation to the terrible events in Nice. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families, and, of course, to…29 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Intensive Care TreatmentMy Lords, it is vital to sustain the trust of older people. Does the Minister agree, therefore, that it is now vital for the NHS to follow through on the commitments it made to…29 Oct 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I begin by thanking all noble Lords who put their name to this amendment, because it truly reflects the cross-party concern on this issue. I also echo the comments by…28 Oct 2020HANSARDZimbabweMy Lords, I return to the point that the noble Baroness has just mentioned in terms of how we build support in civil society to defend human rights and stop the abuses. Have the…27 Oct 2020HANSARDGuantanamo Bay DetaineesI hear what the noble Baroness says but I repeat: these people have been arbitrarily detained and denied the right to a free trial, and they are now threatened with transportation…22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Access to VaccineMy Lords, the Minister just mentioned Gavi. I received its briefing this morning, which announced that 181 countries have signed up to the COVAX Facility. I welcome the UK’s…15 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, President Ashraf Ghani referred to climate change as one of the five drivers of turmoil in his country and highlighted recent droughts and floods. Can the Minister say…15 Oct 2020HANSARDLGBT International RightsMy Lords, Theresa May’s apology at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London in 2018 marked a turning point, placing the responsibility for laws that outlaw…12 Oct 2020HANSARDProtecting Civilians in Armed ConflictMy Lords, perhaps I may pick up on the call by the noble Baroness, Lady Anelay, for specific action in relation to this policy report. Yemen is still the biggest humanitarian…12 Oct 2020HANSARDIran: UN Arms EmbargoOn that precise point—how we keep the JCPOA alive—will the Minister say what practical steps he is taking with our EU partners, particularly as part of the E3, to bring it back to…08 Oct 2020HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I want to return briefly to my noble friend Lady Ramsay’s point about the vacuum that has been created. We have all the statements in the world saying, “Stop this war”,…07 Oct 2020HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, since the 1994 ceasefire, we have had the OSCE Minsk Group—headed by France, Russia and the US—and a framework agreement was established. Yesterday, I spoke to Matthew…30 Sept 2020HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of violence in the Nagorno-Karabakh region; and what representations they have made to the governments of Armenia…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Political SituationMy Lords, I return to the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Campbell. It is clear that we need to build international support for the people of Hong Kong. The Government have…29 Sept 2020HANSARDGender Recognition Act ConsultationMy Lords, the consultation lasted two years and received more than 100,000 responses, the vast majority of which backed reform. The result is the continuation of a lengthy process…25 Sept 2020HANSARDBelarus: Presidential ElectionsMy Lords, the Statement by the Foreign Secretary has the full support of Labour. The Government are right to sanction Lukashenko’s regime; we should not stand idly by as he…25 Sept 2020HANSARDChina: Uighur Internment CampsMy Lords, I welcome the fact that the Minister has written to the WHO about forced organ harvesting. But it is not enough to write with the evidence; there needs to be concrete…23 Sept 2020