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HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Ambassador to the United States: Leaked MessagesMy Lords, it is obvious that the leaks were contemptible and that they were intended to corrupt the process of deliberation within the British Embassy in the United States by…25 Jul 2019HANSARDCriminal Justice System: WomenMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Farmer. He has given us an extremely brilliant and articulate account of the prison system and the place of women…25 Jul 2019HANSARDTrade UnionsMy Lords, it is obvious that trade union membership has been steadily declining since the 1980s, for all kinds of reasons. There has been a decline in large-scale manufacturing…18 Jul 2019HANSARDAnti-SemitismMy Lords, I come from a country with no history of anti-Semitism, namely India. In the 11th century, the maharajah of Travancore-Cochin made a declaration to Joseph Rabban, who…20 Jun 2019HANSARDInternational Widows DayMy Lords, I am pleased to participate in this debate on widows, intended to mark International Widows Day. The term “widow” has different meanings in different cultures. Broadly,…19 Jun 2019HANSARDReferendumsMy Lords, we have had 13 referendums so far; three were national and 10 regional. This means that referendums have become an accepted practice and anyone who wants one from now on…13 Jun 2019HANSARDVictims of Domestic Violence and AbuseMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove, for securing this debate and introducing it so well. Domestic violence and abuse is a serious problem. There were some 2…06 Jun 2019HANSARDParliament: Freedom of Speech and the Rule of LawMy Lords, I begin by thanking the noble and learned Lord, Lord Brown, for securing this debate and introducing it so well. I think we would all agree that Parliament is at the…23 May 2019HANSARDBrexit: Movement of People in the Cultural Sector (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to participate in a debate led by the noble Lord, Lord Jay. Many people have expressed anxiety that Brexit will have a negative impact on the cultural…15 May 2019HANSARDConduct of Debate in Public LifeMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bottomley. It is also a great pleasure to take part in a debate initiated so ably by my noble friend Lord Harris of…09 May 2019HANSARDReducing Greenhouse Gas EmissionsMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Rooker for securing this debate. When we talk about climate change we need to remember who our opponents are: unless we know our opponents…02 May 2019