House of Lords debates

Monday, 15 March 2021

  • Arrangement of Business - Announcement

    1 speech

    My Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now begin. Some Members are here in the Chamber, others are participating remotely, but all Members will be treated equally. Oral Questions will now...

  • Racism - Question

    21 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March, what steps they are taking to tackle (1) institutional, and (2)...

  • Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland - Question

    23 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland on businesses in Northern Ireland; and what progress they have made...

  • India: Restrictions on Freedom - Question

    19 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of India about reports of that government restricting the freedoms of (1) non-governmental...

  • Prisons: Self-harm Among Women Prisoners - Question

    19 speeches

    To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address the level of self-harm among women prisoners.

  • Arrangement of Business - Announcement

    1 speech

    My Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now resume. I ask Members to respect social distancing.

  • Business of the House - Order of Commitment

    2 speeches

    Baroness Evans of Bowes Park: Tabled by Baroness Evans of Bowes Park That the National Security and Investment Bill be reported from the Grand Committee in respect of proceedings up to and...

  • Procedure and Privileges Committee - Motion to Agree

    4 speeches

    The Senior Deputy Speaker: Moved by The Senior Deputy Speaker That the Report from the Select Committee Private Members’ Bills ballots; Extending Secretary of State’s questions (7th...

  • Arrangement of Business - Announcement

    1 speech

    My Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now resume. I ask Members to respect social distancing. I will call Members to speak in the order listed. Short questions of elucidation after the...

  • Domestic Abuse Bill - Report (3rd Day)

    Relevant documents: 21st and 28th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee

    • Amendment 66B

      11 speeches

      Lord Randall of Uxbridge: Moved by Lord Randall of Uxbridge 66B: After Clause 71, insert the following new Clause—“Criterion that may not be used in deciding what classes of persons...

    • Amendment 66C

      10 speeches

      Lord Wolfson of Tredegar: Moved by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar 66C: After Clause 72, insert the following new Clause—“Medical evidence of domestic abuseProhibition on charging for the...

      Amendment 67

      12 speeches

      Baroness Meacher: Moved by Baroness Meacher 67: After Clause 72, insert the following new Clause— “Victims of domestic abuse: data-sharing for immigration purposes(1) The Secretary...

      Amendment 70

      23 speeches

      The Lord Bishop of Gloucester: Moved by The Lord Bishop of Gloucester 70: After Clause 72, insert the following new Clause— “Victims of domestic abuse: leave to remain and the...

      Amendment 73

      19 speeches

      Baroness Royall of Blaisdon: Moved by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon 73: After Clause 72, insert the following new Clause—“Monitoring of serial and serious harm domestic abuse and...

  • Royal Assent

    The following Acts were given Royal Assent: Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act, Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Act, Non-Domestic Rating (Lists)...

  • Domestic Abuse Bill - Report (3rd Day) (Continued)

    1 speech

    My Lords, we now come to the group consisting of Amendment 75. Anyone wishing to press this amendment to a Division must make that clear in the debate.

    • Amendment 75

      11 speeches

      Baroness Burt of Solihull: Moved by Baroness Burt of Solihull 75: After Clause 72, insert the following new Clause—“Code of practice: employer’s duty of care(1) In this...

    • Amendment 77

      9 speeches

      Lord Ramsbotham: Moved by Lord Ramsbotham 77: After Clause 72, insert the following new Clause—“Screening for acquired brain injury in domestic abuse cases(1) A woman who has been...

      Amendment 82

      17 speeches

      Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle: Moved by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle 82: After Clause 72, insert the following new Clause—“Repeal of defence of reasonable punishment(1)...

      Amendment 83

      12 speeches

      Baroness Greengross: Moved by Baroness Greengross 83: After Clause 72, insert the following new Clause—“Duty to report suspected abuseA local authority must ensure that, where any of...

      Amendment 87

      4 speeches

      Baroness Hamwee: Moved by Baroness Hamwee 87: After Clause 72, insert the following new Clause—“Effective protection and support for all victims of domestic abuse(1) The Secretary of...

      Amendment 87A

      7 speeches

      Baroness Benjamin: Moved by Baroness Benjamin 87A: After Clause 72, insert the following new Clause—“Impact of online pornography on domestic abuse(1) Within three months of the day...

What is this?

Debates in the House of Lords are an opportunity for Peers from all parties (and crossbench peers, and Bishops) to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.

And sometimes to shout at each other.

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