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Contribution to debate on UK military action in Syria – 2 December 2015
Organisations such as Daesh—known by some as ISIS—in the Middle East, the Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan and Boko Haram in Africa were born from the ashes of wars in Iraq, Libya and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and injustices in … Continue reading
Speech on the Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill (2nd Day of Report Stage) 4 Feb 2015
My Lords, as somebody who has been deputy leader of Luton Borough Council, I support my colleague’s amendment. Luton has been in the media because of its extremists, and we do have a small number of people who hold extreme … Continue reading
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Written Question: Extradition
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many individuals were extradited to the United Kingdom in each of the last two years; and for each year what were the nationalities of those individuals. Answer on Hansard
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Question on Kashmir: Line of Control – 20 Nov 2014
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of peace and stability in the south Asian region, particularly in the light of the current tension and cross-border firing between India and Pakistan at the Kashmir Line of Control. The … Continue reading
Speech on the Assisted Dying Bill – 7 Nov 2014
My Lords, from day one, I was minded not to support the Assisted Dying Bill and made my views known to fellow Members of this House. However, I have listened to today’s debate. My reasons for not supporting the Bill … Continue reading
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Question on Faith Group Relationships – 8 July 2014
Lord Hussain (LD): My Lords, will the Minister tell the House if she thinks that the Government’s approach in dealing with the so-called Trojan horse issue is a help or a hindrance in the fight to tackle extremism in this … Continue reading
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Speech on the Second Reading of the Deregulation Bill (taxis and private hire vehicles) – 7 July 2014
My Lords, I want to address the provisions relating to taxis and private hire vehicles. We choose to use taxi operators that we trust. If I ask my children to use a taxi at an odd time, I tell them … Continue reading
Question on Israel and Palestine – 8 April 2014
Lord Hussain (LD): Since the resumption of talks between the Palestinians and Israelis last year, how many times have the Government of Israel announced new settlements in the occupied areas? How is that helping the negotiations? Baroness Warsi (Con): There … Continue reading
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Speech in support of Amendment 54 to the Immigration Bill – 3 April 2014
My Lords, when the Government brought in this law, withdrawing the right of asylum seekers who have been here for more than six months to work, I do not know what they intended to achieve, or what they have achieved … Continue reading
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Speech on the Sikh Community [Question for Short Debate] – 3 March 2014
My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Singh, for securing this debate. I was aware of the almost unanimous outcry of the Sikh community all over the world on the invasion of the Golden Temple by the Indian armed … Continue reading
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