Lord Dholakia: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in settling claims under the Windrush Compensation Scheme. In response to the question moved by Lord Dholakia, Lord
Anti-Semitism, Charity, Communities, Diversity, Equality, Extremism, Human Rights, Interfaith Dialogue, Racism
Lord Sheikh is a signatory to an interfaith statement to promote religious freedom and condemn violence: Recent tragic events in Austria and France in particular have highlighted once
My Lords, it is imperative that we support Amendment 68, proposed by the noble Lord, Lord Alton of Liverpool. I commend him on his excellent speech; he did indeed speak from the heart. At the outset,
Communities, Counterterrorism, Education, Extremism, House of Lords, Interfaith Dialogue, Racism, Speeches
My Lords, to effectively tackle terrorism we must use a combination of radicalisation prevention, rehabilitation and punishment. This Bill is not balanced: it places too much reliance on punishment.
My Lords, 41% of children in prisons are from the BAME community, and a large number of them are Muslims. About 15% of prisoners are Muslims, and in London, the figure is 27%. Some of those Muslims
My Lords, the Windrush scandal is, without doubt, one of the most unfortunate episodes in this country’s history. My family came to Britain as refugees from Uganda, so I understand how it feels to
Lord Sheikh: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what recent assessment they have made of the level of racism within British police forces and how this can best be addressed. The Minister of State,
Lord Sheikh asked Her Majesty’s Government: What they are doing to combat possible racism in the Household Division; and whether through enhanced public relations they are tackling any