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Professor Lord Alton of Liverpool: Why do we continue to ignore genocide?

Professor Lord Alton of Liverpool: Why do we continue to ignore genocide?

On the back of Kony 2012, Lord Alton of Liverpool asks why it seems that a life in Africa is counted for less than a life elsewhere.

Thursday 24th May 2012
Baroness Kramer: Government needs to eliminate 'credit vacuum' for small businesses

Baroness Kramer: Government needs to eliminate 'credit vacuum' for small businesses

Since the 2008 financial crash small businesses have found it harder than ever to get credit, but it is not just that high-street banks won't lend, they can't, says Baroness Kramer.

Thursday 24th May 2012
People of South Sudan 'feel ignored by the West'

People of South Sudan 'feel ignored by the West'

I have just returned from a harrowing visit to four locations in South Sudan near the border with the Republic of Sudan, writes Baroness Cox.

Thursday 17th May 2012
'Proper delegation please – not abdication'

'Proper delegation please – not abdication'

The well educated folk who occupy the front benches in the House of Commons appear as if they have seldom rubbed shoulders with reality, says Lord Maginnis of Drumglass

Tuesday 15th May 2012
Peer condemns government refusal to publish NHS risk register

Peer condemns government refusal to publish NHS risk register

The government is not publishing the NHS transition risk register to 'avoid political embarrassment', says Lord Hunt of Kings Heath.

Tuesday 15th May 2012
Philip Davies MP: Consumers should have freedom of choice

Philip Davies MP: Consumers should have freedom of choice

One of the fundamental rights of the consumer is to know what they are purchasing, says Philip Davies MP.

Tuesday 24th April 2012
House of Lords Reform: Radical surgery to treat a simple headache?

House of Lords Reform: Radical surgery to treat a simple headache?

Lord Kakkar argues that the consequences of failing to act appropriately over Lords reform may be "catastrophic."

Tuesday 24th April 2012
Analysing automatic number plate reading

Analysing automatic number plate reading

Baroness Gardner of Parkes asks the government how automatic number plate reading is being utilised.

Tuesday 24th April 2012
Lord Gardiner of Kimble: we need a national water grid

Lord Gardiner of Kimble: we need a national water grid

A lack of infrastructure means our small island is making poor use of the water we have, says Lord Gardiner of Kimble

Wednesday 28th March 2012
The government finally tackles alcohol misuse

The government finally tackles alcohol misuse

The government's alcohol strategy is welcomed, says Baroness Hayter, but the real test will come in the delivery.

Tuesday 27th March 2012
People of South Sudan 'disappointed' in UK government

People of South Sudan 'disappointed' in UK government

The UK government should consider a more robust approach to alleged crimes against humanity perpetrated by the Khartoum Government in South Sudan, says Baroness Cox.

Monday 26th March 2012
Soldiers of misfortune

Soldiers of misfortune

General the Lord Walker of Aldringham urges the government to reconsider planned redundancies of armed forces personnel.

Monday 26th March 2012
Upholding the Terezin Declaration on Holocaust assets

Upholding the Terezin Declaration on Holocaust assets

Baroness Deech urges the Polish government to enact the Terezin Declaration and provide restitution for private property stolen during the Holocaust.

Monday 26th March 2012
Kony 2012: Bringing guerrilla leader Joseph Kony to justice

Kony 2012: Bringing guerrilla leader Joseph Kony to justice

Lord Alton of Liverpool urges the government to use its presidency of the United Nations Security Council to bring Joseph Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) to justice.

Monday 26th March 2012
Monitoring the mobility of healthcare professionals

Monitoring the mobility of healthcare professionals

Baroness Young of Hornsey says that encouraging the mobility of healthcare professionals should never be at the expense of patient safety, ahead of her Lords debate on the issue.

Thursday 22nd March 2012
Citizens of the Maldives must be allowed to make 'considered democratic judgement'

Citizens of the Maldives must be allowed to make 'considered democratic judgement'

Lord Risby comments amidst growing unrest in the Maldives.

Thursday 22nd March 2012
Child-proofing legislation

Child-proofing legislation

Baroness Massey raises concern over the lack of consideration of children's rights being applied to legislation.

Thursday 22nd March 2012
New HIV measures need government clarity

New HIV measures need government clarity

Baroness Thornton says the government needs to address concerns about HIV prevention and treatment measures, stemming from the health and social care bill.

Wednesday 21st March 2012
Preventing food waste being sent to landfill

Preventing food waste being sent to landfill

The Earl of Selborne calls for food waste to be kept away from landfill in order to "minimise greenhouse gas emissions."

Tuesday 20th March 2012
Promoting the sustainable development agenda

Promoting the sustainable development agenda

Baroness Tonge argues that the human population must be put at 'the core of the sustainable development agenda', ahead of the Rio+20 UN conference.

Monday 19th March 2012
Peer urges government to improve safety at level crossings

Peer urges government to improve safety at level crossings

Level crossings remain the one major risk to railway safety, says Lord Faulkner of Worcester

Thursday 15th March 2012
Campaign against teenage abuse

Campaign against teenage abuse

Baroness Gale urges The Department of Education to promote the government campaign on teenage abuse.

Thursday 8th March 2012
No 'silver bullet' answer to gender equality at work

No 'silver bullet' answer to gender equality at work

Baroness Prosser calls for a clear strategy to tackle the continuing gender pay and opportunities gap and allow women to reach their full potential in the workplace.

Thursday 8th March 2012
Women's refuges turn abuse victims away

Women's refuges turn abuse victims away

Baroness Gould argues financial cuts are dramatically affecting the level of support refuges can offer victims of domestic violence.

Thursday 8th March 2012
End freedom of 'hate speech'

End freedom of 'hate speech'

Baroness Deech calls for 'freedom of speech' to no longer be abused as a defence for hate and racism in universities.

Tuesday 6th March 2012
More power to Choose MEPs

More power to Choose MEPs

Lord Rennard calls for the government to bring forward proposals to increase voter choice when we next choose our MEPs.

Monday 5th March 2012
Substance misuse treatment vital for crime reduction

Substance misuse treatment vital for crime reduction

Baroness Bonham-Carter argues drug and alcohol treatment programmes are key to reducing reoffending rates and must not 'slip down the agenda'.

Thursday 1st March 2012
Friends in need

Friends in need

Baroness Benjamin urges the government to support Caribbean nations and champion their cause in Europe.

Thursday 1st March 2012
BBC complaints process 'convoluted and overly complicated'

BBC complaints process 'convoluted and overly complicated'

Lord Inglewood calls for continued improvements to the BBC's complaints process as part of the wider debate on broadcasting regulation.

Thursday 1st March 2012
'Political gerrymandering' is weakening the Union

'Political gerrymandering' is weakening the Union

Lord Touhig argues the case for a constitutional convention with a clear objective of preserving the Union.

Thursday 1st March 2012
Government 'scapegoating terminally ill asbestos victims'

Government 'scapegoating terminally ill asbestos victims'

Lord Alton argues that mesothelioma sufferers are not to blame for rising compensation claims and should not pay additional legal costs.

Wednesday 29th February 2012
'Real improvement' monitoring local councils

'Real improvement' monitoring local councils

Lord Tyler seeks further assurances on the new monitoring standards of English local authorities.

Tuesday 28th February 2012
Vital organs wasted

Vital organs wasted

Baroness Gardner asks how the government aims to reduce any waste of organs for transplantation.

Monday 27th February 2012
Outcomes-led neurological services

Outcomes-led neurological services

Lord Walton calls for better standards in neurological services.

Monday 27th February 2012
Investing in British film

Investing in British film

Baroness Jones calls for broadcasters to fund "new film development" in the UK.

Monday 27th February 2012
Fuel poverty leads to 'avoidable winter deaths'

Fuel poverty leads to 'avoidable winter deaths'

Lord Ezra has raised concerns that no viable alternative has been created to replace the Warm Front scheme, which is to end in 2013.

Thursday 16th February 2012
Peer calls for stronger protection for women

Peer calls for stronger protection for women

Baroness Tonge wants greater education and prosecution against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Thursday 16th February 2012
'Last man standing' rule leaves charities no leg to stand on

'Last man standing' rule leaves charities no leg to stand on

Lord Flight calls on the government to rescue the Wedgwood Museum Collection and to review the 'last man standing' rule which forces charities to sell off these treasured collections.

Tuesday 14th February 2012
London sets standard for stroke care

London sets standard for stroke care

Baroness Wall stresses the need to improve stroke care across the UK and identifies London as a positive model for dramatic improvement.

Monday 13th February 2012
Young women risk cervical cancer

Young women risk cervical cancer

Baroness Hussein-Ece calls for a generic and more easily accessible smear test service for young women in order to prevent cervical cancer.

Monday 13th February 2012
'A truly great writer and a formidable journalist'

'A truly great writer and a formidable journalist'

Lord Young of Norwood Green urges the House of Lords to pay tribute to Dickens on his bicentenary and reflects on his own admiration for Dickens' work.

Thursday 9th February 2012
Too much focus on

Too much focus on "city regions"

Baroness Quin argues that former coalfield areas are left isolated with few economic opportunities.

Monday 6th February 2012
Smoke out tobacco companies influence

Smoke out tobacco companies influence

Lord Faulkner explains how the tobacco industry funds others to argue on their behalf to arbitrate health policies.

Monday 6th February 2012
Relations with Algeria 'geopolitically important' to the UK

Relations with Algeria 'geopolitically important' to the UK

Lord Risby calls for the UK to develop stronger links with Algeria, given the country's enthusiasm and geopolitical significance in the region.

Thursday 2nd February 2012

"Social value" for the commission of public services

Chris White MP calls for organisations that "know our communities best, to be involved in the commissioning process"

Wednesday 1st February 2012
Scottish referendum puts Lords reform in 'limbo'

Scottish referendum puts Lords reform in 'limbo'

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath calls for Lords reform to be dealt with in its proper context, regardless of the Scottish referendum.

Wednesday 1st February 2012

"50 per cent rise" in diabetes cases

Lord Collins of Highbury calls for a public awareness campaign to help prevent and detect diabetes as latest figures show the disease is on the rise.

Wednesday 1st February 2012
Nothing short of a scandal

Nothing short of a scandal

Lord Bach calls for the government to retain legal aid in the face of cuts.

Tuesday 31st January 2012
No light for Cameron's solar promise

No light for Cameron's solar promise

Baroness Smith calls for the government to deliver on their 'greenest' promise.

Monday 30th January 2012
New reforms could 'neglect our children'

New reforms could 'neglect our children'

Baroness Massey explores how bills currently under consideration in Parliament might adversely affect child poverty levels.

Tuesday 24th January 2012
Road projects need more drive

Road projects need more drive

Lord Walton calls for road projects in the North East of England to be completed.

Monday 23rd January 2012
Air Passenger Duty 'causes concern'

Air Passenger Duty 'causes concern'

Baroness Benjamin outlines how the issue of Air Passenger Duty causes concern to the Caribbean.

Monday 23rd January 2012
Living beyond zero carbon

Living beyond zero carbon

Zero-carbon living is a reality, but behavioural change is ultimately needed if we are to cut carbon emissions.

Thursday 19th January 2012
Government concealing risks of new health bill

Government concealing risks of new health bill

Baroness Pitkeathley outlines her fears that the Health and Social Care Bill may be concluded without consideration of potentially ‘vital information’.

Wednesday 18th January 2012
Peer calls for regulation of managing agents

Peer calls for regulation of managing agents

Baroness Gardner of Parkes calls for a set of standards to be outlined for managing agents of leasehold blocks of flats.

Tuesday 17th January 2012
Integrity in ensuring that people can vote

Integrity in ensuring that people can vote

Following the announcement that at least 6 million people who are entitled to vote are not registered, Lord Rennard calls for changes to the rules for the electoral registration system to put the responsibility on individuals rather than households.

Monday 16th January 2012
Respect for patients end of life medical preferences

Respect for patients end of life medical preferences

Baroness Greengross calls on the government to codify how Advance Decisions regarding medical treatment preferences are dealt with.

Monday 16th January 2012
Manufacturing is still an important part of UK economy

Manufacturing is still an important part of UK economy

Lord Empey writes ahead of his question in the upper chamber asking what the government is doing to promote manufacturing.

Tuesday 20th December 2011
Speedily and fairly settle outstanding claims from the August riots

Speedily and fairly settle outstanding claims from the August riots

Lord Clement-Jones calls on the government to deliver on its promise to compensate victims of the Summer riots, fulfilling its earlier promises.

Monday 19th December 2011
Investing in design capital should be our plan for growth

Investing in design capital should be our plan for growth

Baroness Whitaker and Vicky Pryce comment on this month's publication and launch of the Design Commission's first policy report, 'Restarting Britain: Design Education and Growth'.

Thursday 15th December 2011
Strengthen measures against pre-trial publicity

Strengthen measures against pre-trial publicity

Baroness Quin calls on the government to ensure the media does not prejudice fair trials.

Wednesday 14th December 2011
Communities 'at risk' from police cuts

Communities 'at risk' from police cuts

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath calls on the government to give the public a "clear and informed vision" of the future of policing.

Tuesday 13th December 2011
Red Tape Challenge must not undermine the Gangmasters' Licensing Authority

Red Tape Challenge must not undermine the Gangmasters' Licensing Authority

Baroness Young of Hornsey urges the government not to introduce a less rigorous inspection regime for the GLA as a result of their review.

Monday 12th December 2011
Cyclists must not break the law

Cyclists must not break the law

Lord Harrison criticises 'thoughtless' cyclists who ride on pavements and without lights affixed to their bikes.

Thursday 8th December 2011
UK 'lagging behind' on children's rights

UK 'lagging behind' on children's rights

Baroness Massey argues that the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child should become part of domestic UK legislation.

Wednesday 7th December 2011

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