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HANSARDAntisemitismMy Lords, while I welcome the Minister’s assurances about what needs to be done, I fear that the “how” is missing, particularly on education at school and university level. What…11 Jun 2026HANSARDAntisemitismMy Lords—11 Jun 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, when I spoke at Second Reading of the Assisted Dying Bill in 2021, I expressed grave concern about the “hidden persuasion” being used by family members, encouraging…12 Sept 2025HANSARDAntisemitism on University CampusesMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Mann, and such a powerful statement. With increased regularity, we are hearing many alarming accounts of antisemitic acts…07 May 2025HANSARDPalestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]My Lords, I make no bones about it: a vote now to recognise a Palestinian state would deliver a clear message not just to Hamas but to every terrorist organisation in the world…14 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Brown of Silvertown, this afternoon. I, too, would like to add my congratulations to the noble Lords, Lord Katz and…13 Feb 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI thank the noble Lord for that intervention. It so happens that I am through on this. I just wanted to add one last word, which is that we should be very proud of going ahead…13 Feb 2025HANSARDWest PapuaMy Lords, the deliberate abuse going on is terrible. If the Government are going to be consistent with their policy, should they not be doing something more than talking to the…13 Nov 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bottomley, even though I am not in full agreement with what she had to say. It saddens me very much that the debate so…04 Sept 2024HANSARDMiddle East UpdateMy Lords, why do His Majesty’s Government not understand that imposing an arms embargo on Israel plays into Hamas’s hands? Indeed, as has just been said, announcing this on the…03 Sept 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, I am very honoured to be taking part in this debate today and indeed to be following the noble Lord, Lord Parekh. I am also privileged, as are we all, to have heard such…02 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael/GazaMy Lords, I am heartbroken and bitterly angry at the heinous, profoundly evil crimes committed in Israel on 7 October by the terrorists Hamas. Killing innocent civilians,…24 Oct 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend the Minister on his position. I wish him much success and joy as our Minister here. Understandably, there is considerable support across…08 Feb 2023HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Crime and MisconductMy Lords, I first thank my noble friend Lord Lexden for initiating this debate. There is no dispute that there have been deep cultural issues in the Metropolitan Police and the…01 Dec 2022HANSARDCPTPP (International Agreements Committee Report)My Lords, first I join those noble Lords who support the Government’s plan to seek entry into the CPTPP. As the Government state, it will “put the UK at the heart of a dynamic…01 Feb 2022HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, this is a dangerous Bill and should be rejected. The key issues I will concentrate on are hidden persuasion coming from the family and the burden placed on the judge…22 Oct 2021HANSARDViolence in Israel and PalestineMy Lords, the alarming conflict that Israel and the people in Gaza are now enduring was instigated by an unprovoked attack on Israel on Monday night by terrorists in Gaza. In its…13 May 2021HANSARDBribery Act 2010: Post-legislative Scrutiny (Select Committee Report)First, I thank the noble and learned Lord, Lord Saville, for securing this debate and for ably chairing the Select Committee, and also thank the noble Lord, Lord Hain, for…03 Feb 2021HANSARDAnti-Semitism: University Campus IncidentsI congratulate both the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, on securing this debate and the noble Lord, Lord Wolfson, on joining your Lordships’ House and look forward to his maiden…21 Jan 2021HANSARDComprehensive Economic Partnership (EUC Report)I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Darroch of Kew, on his insightful maiden speech and welcome him to the House. I am sure that, when we return to normal business, we will…26 Nov 2020