Proceeding contribution from Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 29 January 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union (Amendment) Bill.

European Union (Amendment) Bill

I am convinced that the UK has the right to defend its citizens wherever they are. From the age of 16, I lived in perhaps eight or 10 different countries. I had no difficulty conforming with the laws of whichever society I was living in. If I contravened those laws, I expected to pay some penalty, but I also expected, if needs be, to be able to ask the UK Government to come to my defence. However, none of that gives me the right, in this House, to vote away the fundamental rights of the British people.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 471 c250
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Administration of justice European Union European communities EU institutions Police Treaties European Court of Justice Treaty of Lisbon
Legislation: European Union (Amendment) Bill 2007-08
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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