Black Lives Matter Debate
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Lord Boateng
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(4 years, 3 months ago)
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Baroness Sugg [V]
I thank my noble friend for that question. I agree with him; he is absolutely right that we need to understand what these issues are, so that we are able to act on them accordingly. I will take back his suggestion on the census to the relevant department.
Lord Boateng (Lab) [V]
My Lords, systemic racism is a fact of life in the US, the UK and the world over. Combating it requires not just words but concrete actions. In seeking re-election to the UN Human Rights Council this year, will the UK support an investigation by the special rapporteur into systemic racism and deaths in police custody, with recommendations for action and the promotion of best practice? If not, why not?
Baroness Sugg [V]
My Lords, I apologise but I do not have that information, so I will have to come back to the noble Lord in writing.