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HANSARDRussian Shadow FleetMy Lords, this high-level procedure obviously took place in UK national waters. Do the Government believe that there would be legal justification for taking similar action against…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDMurder of Henry NowakMy Lords, the point has been made a number of times that the knife was not a kirpan, but is it not entirely possible that police officers who do not necessarily have expert…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSovereign AI FundIs the Minister open-minded about the huge potential that the UK embracing an open-source AI model alongside allies may accrue to the country to put us back in the premier league…01 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, let me begin where the noble Lord, Lord McColl of Dulwich, ended. It has been a huge privilege to share these Benches and this debate with my noble friend Lord Hennessy.…18 May 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I was disappointed that the Government directed their Members in the Commons to vote down Amendment 311, which would have created a limited power for the Government to…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillLeave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 311.”16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I do not know whether this is helpful in any way—probably not—but as the proposer of the Motion, I really would appreciate hearing what the noble Lord on the Front Bench…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I thank everyone for their insight on and support for the principle behind this matter, which is that urgent action is needed. In the light of what has been said, I am…16 Apr 2026HANSARDAntisemitism in International Human Rights BodiesMy Lords, does the Minister accept that the UN Human Rights Council has placed a disproportionate focus on Israel over the years? If she does accept that, what will the Government…26 Mar 2026HANSARDAntisemitism in International Human Rights BodiesMy Lords—26 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to lead off this grouping on counterextremism. My Amendment 371A, tabled with co-sponsors the noble Lords. Lord Pannick and Lord Hogan-Howe, and the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, this has been an excellent and thoughtful debate, and I have been touched by the kind words and expressions of support from nearly all sides of the House. I have…09 Mar 2026HANSARDSecurity UpdateMy Lords, I add my congratulations to the newly promoted Minister. My noble friend richly deserves this. If it is genuinely true that the Government make no trade-off between…04 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, in the other place this afternoon the Prime Minister referenced “the mistakes of Iraq”. Do the Government accept that while it can be credibly argued that deposing…02 Mar 2026HANSARDSecurity of Candidates, MPs and ElectionsMy Lords, does the Minister accept that there is further to go to ensure that our democracy can be strong and resilient in the political leadership of the Government and others in…12 Feb 2026HANSARDCounter-Extremism StrategyMy Lords, I add my gratitude and congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Goodman, on not only securing this debate but on his continued leadership on this issue. I shall conclude…12 Feb 2026HANSARDPolice Reform White PaperThe reforms to public order policing in the White Paper are welcome, in particular the commitment to greater data sharing between forces to enable this. Can the Minister confirm…03 Feb 2026HANSARDPrisoners for Palestine: Hunger StrikesMy Lords—02 Feb 2026HANSARDPrisoners for Palestine: Hunger StrikesMy Lords, the Minister is to be commended for not giving concessions to those who have refused food in this instance. Does he not think that, rather than expressing sympathy for…02 Feb 2026