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HANSARDCombating Atrocity Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and GenocideMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for securing this timely debate. “Never again” was the promise made after the Holocaust. Since then, the world has witnessed…04 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Import RestrictionsMy Lords, as I understand it, our free trade agreement with India includes a special clause on the welfare of animals, which is quite good. Is a human rights clause also included?…02 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, His Majesty’s gracious Speech was watched by millions of people at home and abroad with interest. His Majesty spoke at a time of turbulence, wars and uncertainty facing…21 May 2026HANSARDFormer Prime Minister Imran KhanMy Lords, I, too, thank the noble Baroness, Lady Alexander, for securing this debate. As many noble Lords are aware, I was born in Pakistan. I have lived most of my life here in…26 Mar 2026HANSARDSmall Boat Deaths: Cranston Inquiry ReportMy Lords, as is evident on the internet, social media is used to facilitate illegal migration in numerous countries globally, serving as a key tool for people smugglers to…25 Mar 2026HANSARDIran: ProtestsMy Lords—12 Jan 2026HANSARDIran: ProtestsMy Lords, I agree with all those who have condemned the killing of innocent protesters in Iran, but will the Minister agree that the Iranian nation is very resilient? We have seen…12 Jan 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyMy Lords, violence against women includes forced marriages, and while the statistics show that this problem is being reduced day by day, one such incident is one too many.…17 Dec 2025HANSARDSudan: Protection of CiviliansMy Lords, I am one of those parliamentarians who had the chance of visiting Sudan and El Fasher some nine years ago as part of the parliamentary group led by the late Lord Sheikh.…04 Nov 2025HANSARDIndia and Pakistan: Peace RepresentationsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the governments of India and Pakistan to bring about peace between the two countries, including with regard…17 Jul 2025HANSARDIndia and Pakistan: Peace RepresentationsMy Lords, I will begin by reminding your Lordships that the issue of Kashmir is the oldest dispute in the history of the United Nations and has been a bone of contention between…17 Jul 2025HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I welcome the Government’s Statement on the de-escalation of the crisis in Iran, but my heart bleeds for the people of Gaza who are being killed—men, women and…24 Jun 2025HANSARDVictory in Europe and Japan: 80th AnniversariesMy Lords—20 Mar 2025HANSARDVictory in Europe and Japan: 80th AnniversariesMy Lords, I hope the Minister will agree that the role of the British colonies and the British Empire needs to be recognised. Our younger generation needs to be reminded of the…20 Mar 2025HANSARDG7My Lords, the Statement mentions Sudan very briefly. I happen to have visited that country on a couple of occasions, albeit a few years ago. I have two very brief questions.…20 Mar 2025HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, His Majesty the King, in his gracious Speech, spoke about the situation in Gaza and the issue of Palestine. The spirit and the tone of His Majesty’s reference to this…25 Jul 2024HANSARDInadmissible Asylum SeekersMy Lords, Britain has a history of giving asylum to many political leaders, human rights workers and students, in some times, from various countries. Two that come to mind are…09 May 2024HANSARDGenocide (Prevention and Response) Bill [HL]My Lords, I support the Bill. I have been able to visit some countries that have been discussed: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Darfur in Sudan and many other areas where there has been…22 Mar 2024HANSARDLocal Government FinancesMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Shipley for securing this debate. I am one of those Peers who had the opportunity of being a member of my local borough council—in my case,…21 Mar 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationMy Lords, according to reports, around 30,000 people have been killed and around 70,000 injured in Gaza since 7 October. Some 1.9 million are displaced, with little or no health…08 Feb 2024