European Convention on Human Rights: 75th Anniversary Debate
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European Convention on Human Rights: 75th Anniversary
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Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede (Lab)
I am very happy to agree with what my noble friend has said.
Lord Polak (Con)
My Lords, Article 9 of the ECHR guarantees the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. The impact of the Saturday pro-Palestinian marches on central London synagogues has been severe, leading to dropping attendance, intimidation, disruption of services and the forced cancellation of events. The next march is scheduled for 18 January, close to the Central Synagogue. Will the Minister work with police to move the start location of the march far enough away so that families can go to and leave synagogues in safety?
Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede (Lab)
I thank the noble Lord for that question. It is a matter for the Metropolitan Police. If appropriate, I will draw his comments to the Met’s attention.