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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 05 Jan 2021
Domestic Abuse Bill

"My Lords, while I welcome the important step that the Government took in July, ensuring that the Bill would recognise the children of victims of domestic abuse in the statutory definition, the Government can take a further important step to break the cycle of abuse by ensuring that all children, …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 02 Dec 2020
Security Co-operation

"My noble friend has rightly stated that the safety and security of our citizens is the top priority and that the UK will continue to be a global leader in security. One therefore hopes that our European friends will continue to work closely with us to ensure the safety of …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 27 Oct 2020
Domestic Abuse: Protection of Victims

"My Lords, the Domestic Abuse Bill, as currently drafted, places an important duty on local authorities in England to deliver support for victims who are in accommodation-based services such as a refuge. But 70% of victims of domestic abuse, specifically children, suffer at home, not in a refuge. How can …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 21 Oct 2020
Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill

"My Lords, I have no intention of delaying the House as I have made my views on this pretty clear. The noble Lord, Lord Oates, has been very clear and precise. I believe that the Government are sticking their heels in for no good reason.

I should make it known …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 05 Oct 2020
Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill

"I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Oates, for his tenacity. We sat together on the Justice Committee some years ago, discussing these exact issues. As I stated at Second Reading, I am pleased to add my name to the amendment. I also thank my noble friends Lord Parkinson …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 14 Sep 2020
Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill

"My Lords, I am pleased to have added my name to this amendment, and I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Oates, for his excellent and thoughtful introduction.

Non-EU citizens are given physical proof of their settled status. Can it really be that EU citizens will be the only …..."
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Written Question
Hezbollah
Monday 13th July 2020

Asked by: Lord Polak (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Hezbollah's involvement in (1) charitable, and (2) criminal networks, in the UK.

Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford - Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)

We do not comment on intelligence matters.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 29 Jun 2020
Covid-19: Domestic Abuse

"Growing up in a household where there is domestic abuse is traumatic for children. It can normalise harmful behaviour and warp a child’s understanding of what relationships should be, and so the cycle of abuse continues. Does my noble friend the Minister therefore agree that there should be reference to …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 31 Oct 2017
Hamas

"My Lords, it beggars belief that we are discussing, in the centenary week of Balfour, talk of removing Hamas from the terrorist list. The organisation has not renounced terror and it still calls for killing Jews and the destruction of Israel. Does the Minister agree that any reconciliation deal between …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 22 Jun 2017
Terrorist Attacks

"My Lords, at the Al Quds march in London on Sunday, Hezbollah flags were displayed in direct contravention of Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000. Separating Hezbollah into military and political wings is an untenable and artificial exercise. In fact, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, the Arab League …..."
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