"My Lords, like the noble and learned Lord, Lord Leveson, I had not intended to speak. Commonwealth countries have been referred to. I originally come from Uganda, and I did a bit of law there. Although Uganda follows the British system to the letter, it chose not to have jury …..." Lord Sentamu - View Speech
"My Lords, first, I declare an interest in respect of my work with NHS England. I was appointed chair of the sickle cell and thalassaemia organisation, which was not easy work. We did not know whether the people who were coming to make their representations were from a particular trust …..." Lord Sentamu - View Speech
"My Lords, I appeared in your Lordships’ House in 2006 and Questions were being asked. I had listened, time was nearly running out, and I spoke, but I had a piece of paper. All around the House, word went out: “Reading, reading, reading!” And I showed my piece of paper, …..." Lord Sentamu - View Speech
"My Lords, my noble friend Lord Alton of Liverpool, chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, together with his 11 fellow members of the committee, is to be congratulated on this insightful and timely report. The action on it has been delayed. Nevertheless, it is a very timely report. …..." Lord Sentamu - View Speech
"My Lords, I too think that words of thanks need to be paid to Sir Keir Starmer, because he did many things, in particular making our country respected outside of these islands; people took note of that, so he was in my prayer. The new Prime Minister will also be …..." Lord Sentamu - View Speech
"My Lords, I sat through the Second Reading of this Bill. At the first debate, 30 people spoke and then a whole raft of amendments were put down by the noble Lords, Lord Hunt of Wirral and Lord Sharpe of Epsom, and the noble Lord, Lord Fox, from the Liberal …..." Lord Sentamu - View Speech
"What I want to say is that the numbers towards the end of that Bill were not as big as people suggest. Look in Hansard; the numbers were less...." Lord Sentamu - View Speech
"My Lords, I apologise to the noble Lords, Lord Fox, Lord Hunt and Lord Sharpe. Their amendments were to this Bill and not to the trains Bill. Nevertheless, the point stands. The attendance was no greater than when it was debated in Grand Committee. I apologise and sincerely hope that …..." Lord Sentamu - View Speech
"My Lords, does the Minister agree that a country that prides itself on keeping the rule of law and on the fact that nobody is above the law cannot hastily amend legislation which goes back to 1971? Such a country has to look at all the processes. Does he agree …..." Lord Sentamu - View Speech
"My Lords, I want to simply question Amendment 31. In Clause 58(2), there are many different ways in which the Government can provide assistance, such as
“by way of grant, loan, guarantee or indemnity … by the acquisition of shares or any other interest in, or securities of, a body …..." Lord Sentamu - View Speech