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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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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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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
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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Speech on the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill – Committee (1st Day) – 12 Nov 2013
My Lords, coming back to what the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Scotland, said earlier on forced marriage, I, too, am glad that the Government are taking this seriously and are trying to do something about this awful practice involving … Continue reading
Speech on the Second Reading of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill – 29 October 2013
My Lords, I first congratulate my noble friend Lord Paddick on an excellent maiden speech. I look forward to working with him in the future. This Bill covers a range of issues which I am sure will be covered in … Continue reading