Muslims: Population Growth and Sharia Law Debate

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Department: Department for International Development

Muslims: Population Growth and Sharia Law

Lord Bishop of Leeds Excerpts
Monday 30th April 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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I certainly agree with the first part of the noble Lord’s question and am very pleased to be able to join him in welcoming Sajid Javid as our new Home Secretary. While I have an opportunity, I also pay tribute to my right honourable friend Amber Rudd.

Lord Bishop of Leeds Portrait The Lord Bishop of Leeds
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My Lords, does the Minister agree that a prerequisite to any intelligent discussion of Islam or any other religion should pay attention to the ninth commandment, which is that you will not bear false witness against your neighbour?

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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The right reverend Prelate is right. I was just trying to think of my 10 commandments and might have forgotten some of them.