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HANSARDAntisemitism in International Human Rights BodiesMy Lords, as noble Lords have said, we should all be deeply concerned by the resurgence of antisemitism around the world. We must all unequivocally condemn the sickening recent…26 Mar 2026HANSARDManchester Terrorism AttackMy Lords, my prayers are with the victims, their families and all our Jewish communities following this appalling attack. It is shocking that the ancient evil of antisemitism is…15 Oct 2025HANSARDEx-offenders: ReintegrationTo ask His Majesty’s Government what support they are providing for ex-offenders to support their transition from life in prison and their reintegration into society.15 May 2025HANSARDEx-offenders: ReintegrationMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his Answer. Although most prisoners will of course be looking forward to their release, there will be those also for whom release will be…15 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemMy Lords, the White Paper rightly recognises the role that successful integration plays in enabling people to realise their full potential and increasing community cohesion. It…15 May 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I am very glad to see the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Spielman, on the speakers’ list for this debate; I look forward to her maiden speech and her future…15 May 2025HANSARDIntegration and Community CohesionMy Lords, I sincerely thank the noble Baroness, Lady Verma, for securing this important debate. I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Raval, on his excellent maiden speech, and I…13 Mar 2025HANSARDTell MAMA: FundingMy Lords, I welcome the Government’s launch of a new working group to provide a definition of Islamophobia. I ask the Minister: whom does this group plan to consult, both within…13 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, it is an honour to participate in this debate. I anticipate hearing many more thoughtful and powerful contributions like those we have already heard, and look forward to…13 Feb 2025HANSARDHomelessnessMy Lords, according to data from the Ministry of Justice, the proportion of all prison leavers who were released homeless in 2023-24 was 13%. Considering that people are 50% more…21 Jan 2025HANSARDSocial Cohesion and Community during Periods of ChangeMy Lords, I am sure that on these Benches and more widely, all of us as Bishops will register and take to heart the searching and challenging words of the noble Baroness, Lady…06 Dec 2024HANSARDAnti-Muslim Prejudice and Hate CrimeMy Lords, some of the most valuable and effective work that is being done to improve community relations, and so to counter religious hate crime and prejudice, is at a local and…09 Sept 2024HANSARDParliamentary Democracy in the United KingdomMy Lords, I am very grateful for the opportunity to speak in this House for the first time. I promise that I will be brief. I thank all noble Lords for their warm welcome and all…25 Apr 2023