Debate on Thursday, 19 June 2008, in the House of Lords, led by Baroness Park of Monmouth. The answering member was Lord Bassam of Brighton.

Rule of Law

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the case for maintaining the rule of law and ensuring that respect for other cultures does not infringe upon the right of United Kingdom citizens to protection under the law, particularly in the field of education and marriage. Motion withdrawn.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 702 c1177-203
Session: 2007-08
Department: Home Office
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Proceeding contributions: Lord Bassam of Brighton | 702 c1197-203 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, it is with some trepidation that I step into this debate as the Minister. I have listened ...; Baroness Verma | 702 c1194-7 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I too add my congratulations to my noble friend Lady Park of Monmouth for securing this im...; Baroness Thomas of Walliswood | 702 c1191-4 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I apologise to the noble Baroness, Lady Park, for my late arrival; I had a crisis in locat...; Baroness Park of Monmouth | 702 c1203 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I had serious doubts when I realised what a splendid debate had preceded this one and how ...; Bishop of Ripon and Leeds | 702 c1187-9 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I, too, am very grateful indeed to the noble Baroness, Lady Park, for raising this importa...; Baroness Cox | 702 c1184-7 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I warmly thank the noble Baroness, Lady Park, for introducing this subject and providing u...; Baroness Rendell of Babergh | 702 c1181-4 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I am particularly grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Park, for instituting this debate o...; Baroness Park of Monmouth | 702 c1177-81 (Link to this contribution) rose to call attention to the case for maintaining the rule of law and ensuring that respect for oth...; Baroness Greenfield | 702 c1189-91 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I commend the noble Baroness, Lady Park, for her insight in initiating this debate and for...
Subjects: Children Community relations Women Education Domestic abuse Female genital mutilation Forced marriage Marriage Protection Rule of law Islam Legal systems Polygamy
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Rule of Law

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