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HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsWe are aware of the proposed Bill that the noble Lord mentioned and have been clear with the Zimbabwean Government that any legislation which restricts democratic principles or…28 Apr 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsThe right reverend Prelate is absolutely to make the point about lawful dissent in a democracy. We are aware of reports of mistreatment of activists in Zimbabwe. On 29 March, my…28 Apr 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsThe decision on whether Zimbabwe can rejoin the Commonwealth is one for all Commonwealth members. However, we are absolutely clear that the UK would support Zimbabwe’s readmission…28 Apr 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsMy Lords, we remain seriously concerned by the harsh tactics of the Government of Zimbabwe and their treatment of their critics. The Minister for Africa and our embassy in Harare…28 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, I am sorry to cut the noble Baroness off but this is a time-limited debate and we have to be quite strict with the two-minute speaking limit.28 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, I am sorry to interrupt my noble and learned friend, but we must again be strict with the time limit.28 Apr 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeI cannot speak for the actions of other Governments and the activity they are undertaking. We have requested access to the hearings, as we have for previous hearings, but Iran…28 Apr 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeMy Lords, the UK Government from the Prime Minister down are committed to doing everything we can for Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her family, and we are determined to see her…28 Apr 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeThe noble Lord is right: the responsibility for this lies squarely with the Iranian Government. It is on them. They could do the right thing and release Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe and…28 Apr 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeThe noble Lord is right: our thoughts first and foremost go out to Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her family for this latest development. We have been very clear that Iran’s decision…28 Apr 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsAs I said, we are concerned by the unacceptable pattern of arrests and intimidation of opposition and civil society figures, particularly women. The recent cases of MDC activists…28 Apr 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsWe provide aid to Zimbabwe to support the people of that country. We stand by them and our sanctions send a powerful message that we will not shy away from holding to account…28 Apr 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsWe are aware of the reports of forced labour in diamond mines and the tobacco industry and continue to follow closely concerns over the involvement of children, particularly in…28 Apr 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsMy Lords, we remain concerned by the current situation in Zimbabwe, particularly human rights violations. We have been clear that the Government of Zimbabwe must meet their…28 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillNoble Lords are aware that Amendment 40B seeks to create a data-sharing firewall, so that the personal data of victims of domestic abuse that is given or used for the purposes of…27 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I again applaud and thank the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, for her tenacity on this point in standing up for another vulnerable group of victims. I thank her for the…27 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, my noble friend Lord Wolfson of Tredegar much regrets that he is not able to move this Motion himself; he is giving evidence to the Justice Select Committee in another…27 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendments 40B and 40C, and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 40D, 40E, 40F, 40G, 40H, 40J and 40K in lieu.27 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 9B, and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 9C, 9D and 9E in lieu.27 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, first, I thank and agree with the noble Baroness, Lady Burt, and the noble Lord, Lord Ponsonby, in paying tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay, and my noble friend…27 Apr 2021