Asked by: Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether, under the Common Travel Area arrangements, British citizens are required to present passports when entering the Republic of Ireland, including when arriving at Irish airports.
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)
The operation of the Common Travel Area arrangements for British Citizens travelling to Ireland from the UK, is a matter for the Irish Government.
When travelling from Ireland to the UK, an Irish citizen is not required to present their passport, but may be asked to show a document that confirms their identity and nationality.
Asked by: Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they define non-violent extremism.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford - Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
The Counter-Extremism Strategy, published last year, sets out the Government’s commitment to addressing all of the harms caused by extremists.
In addition to terrorism, these harms can include advocating the segregation of communities; discrimination against women and girls and promotion of illegal practices like forced marriage; encouraging hatred of others; and the rejection of democracy and the rule of law. Extremists provide an ideological justification for these harms, which are fundamentally at odds with the values that underpin our society.
Asked by: Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to prevent the exclusion of particular faith communities when delivering the Counter-Extremism Strategy.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford - Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
The Counter-Extremism Strategy makes it clear that tackling extremism is not something that Government can do alone. The Government is engaging with a wide range of faith communities on delivery of the Strategy. Faith groups play a vital role in tackling hatred and intolerance in our communities and in promoting positive values. The Government will work in partnership with any group or individual that stands up to extremism and the harm it causes in our society.
Asked by: Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will define structured training in relation to their review of training for faith leaders in public institutions in the Counter-Extremism Strategy.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford - Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
The review is considering the training provided by public institutions to faith leaders of all faiths working in the prison service, health service, schools and higher and further education. The review is not examining the theological content of religious teaching.