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HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I will also speak to Amendments 107, 108 and 111 standing in my name. They are all linked to the amendments in the previous group and once again are aimed at…03 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his response. At this point, I thank my noble friend Lord Murray of Blidworth. I pay tribute to him for the sterling work he did as a Home…03 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill03 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I rise to oppose the Question that Clauses 38 and 39 stand part of the Bill. It is a curious feature of this Bill that, on the one hand, it purports to take tougher…03 Sept 2025HANSARDPublic Order LegislationMy Lords, a recent report by Policy Exchange has highlighted the chaotic nature of the application of the law regarding unfair and disproportionate disruption caused by protesters…02 Sept 2025HANSARDBorders and AsylumMy Lords, the wave of protests over the summer in opposition to the continuing use of hotels to house asylum seekers has evidently forced the Government’s hand. They have now been…02 Sept 2025HANSARDBorders and AsylumThat is one month.02 Sept 2025HANSARDPalestine Action Protests: ArrestsThe recent review conducted by the noble Lord, Lord Mann, and Dame Penny Mordaunt reported an onslaught of antisemitism since the 7 October Hamas-led attack on Israel—a conclusion…23 Jul 2025HANSARDAsylum Hotels: Migrant Criminal ActivityMy Lords, the situation in Epping is already being woefully managed. The police have admitted escorting pro-migrant demonstrators to an asylum hotel, having previously denied…23 Jul 2025HANSARDIllegal Migration: Pull FactorsMy Lords, some 22,000 people have used small boat crossings to illegally breach our borders so far this year, which is some 57% up on the same period last year. The situation is…22 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-France Migration: Co-operationMy Lords, illegal migration is one of the most challenging issues we face today. More than 21,000 people have used small boat crossings to illegally breach our borders this year…17 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I am afraid that I must disappoint the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, yet again, by speaking against the amendments in this group. I shall touch on each one briefly,…10 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, Amendments 102A, 115A, 115B, 115C, 115D, and 115E, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Jones, seek to repeal Section 12 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023. This…10 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for tabling these amendments relating to the provision of biometric information by those seeking entry into the United Kingdom. I am grateful to…10 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I knew it would be only a matter of time before the debate turned to the European Union. However, I offer some support on this amendment, which seeks to introduce an…10 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillThose figures are extremely impressive—thank goodness for that—but can the Minister explain why over 21,000 people are arriving in the UK on boats?10 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI thank all the noble Lords who have taken part in this very interesting debate. It has been a microcosm of the numerous debates in your Lordships’ House over the last few years.…10 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I rise to oppose the question that Clause 37 stand part of the Bill. The Government’s proposal to repeal the safety of Rwanda Act goes to the heart of our differences in…10 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill08 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, the amendments in this group, tabled by my noble friend Lady May, raise some interesting questions that I hope the Government will be able to address. Modern slavery is…08 Jul 2025