That this House notes the establishment of the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) due in October; recognises that violence and abuse is a violation of human rights and often both a consequence and perpetuator of inequality; further notes, for example, the higher levels of sexual abuse in women and girls with learning difficulties, the patterns which exist between domestic violence and elder abuse and the high levels of homophobic and racist abuse experienced by lesbians and gay men from ethnic minority communities; further notes that domestic violence in England and Wales alone costs ??23 billion a year; and therefore supports the End Violence Against Women Coalition in their call for the CEHR to address the relationship between violence and inequality as a priority when it begins work later this year.

That this House notes the establishment of the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) due in October; recognises that violence and abuse is a violation of human rights and often both a consequence and perpetuator of inequality; further notes, for example, the higher levels of sexual abuse in...

That this House notes with grave concern the ongoing violence with impunity against Dalits in India (formerly called untouchables); recalls the tragic murder of Surekha, Priyanka, Sudhir and Roshan Bhotmange in Khairlanji village in September 2006; regrets the chronic deficiencies in the investigation and the lack of prosecution of negligent police officers involved in the case; notes that official figures record approximately 26,000 atrocities against Dalits every year; further notes that this statistic is unlikely to represent the true extent of violence; further notes a recent study on untouchability in rural India finding that Dalits faced discrimination in their access to police stations in 28 per cent. of villages and in their treatment in police stations in 32 per cent. of villages; further notes the European Parliament Resolution of 1st February on the human rights situation of the Dalits in India; recognises the existence of legislation to protect Dalits from caste-based violence and humiliation in India; and calls upon the UK Government to make representations to the Indian government to urge the effective implementation of laws protecting Dalits from violent attacks.

That this House notes with grave concern the ongoing violence with impunity against Dalits in India (formerly called untouchables); recalls the tragic murder of Surekha, Priyanka, Sudhir and Roshan Bhotmange in Khairlanji village in September 2006; regrets the chronic deficiencies in the investigation and the lack of prosecution of negligent...

That this House notes with concern the continuing instability within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) caused by violence perpetrated by both Congolese government troops and by various rebel militia; notes with distress the high incidence of rape and sexual violence occurring in the region which has led to some commentators calling the rapes `weapons of war'; observes that the Home Office is currently deporting women and children back to the DRC on the pretext that the country is now safe for returnees; believes that the risk of sexual violence and abuse at the hands of security forces and rebel militia that these women face is too high for them to be safely returned to their country; and calls on the UK Government to halt deportations to the DRC in order to protect the human rights of asylum seekers from that country.

That this House notes with concern the continuing instability within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) caused by violence perpetrated by both Congolese government troops and by various rebel militia; notes with distress the high incidence of rape and sexual violence occurring in the region which has led to some...

That this House notes with concern, and in light of the 40th anniversary of the Israeli occupation of Palestine, the Amnesty International 2007 report on the state of human rights in Israel and the Occupied Territories; further notes that the report states that the ratio of Palestinians to Israelis killed has soared from 4:1 in the first five years of the Intifada, to 30:1 in 2006 and to a massive 67:1 since 17th March, when the National Unity Government was formed; recognises that the arbitrary killing of any person, in particular civilians, regardless of their religion, nationality or political affiliation is deplorable; but recognises with great concern that the killing of 37 Palestinians, including 18 civilians and eight children, in the Gaza Strip since 16th May 2007 alone, compared to the killing of one Israeli in the same time period, clearly indicates, as Dr Mustafa Barghouthi corroborates, that it is Israeli military violence that is `fuelling this cycle of death'; and calls upon the UK Government to support the National Unity Government in order to bring a degree of much-needed stability to the region.

That this House notes with concern, and in light of the 40th anniversary of the Israeli occupation of Palestine, the Amnesty International 2007 report on the state of human rights in Israel and the Occupied Territories; further notes that the report states that the ratio of Palestinians to Israelis killed...

That this House welcomes the second Global Day for Darfur on 10th December, which will highlight the widespread and systematic use of rape and sexual violence against civilians in the region; abhors the utilisation of rape as a weapon of war in this and other conflicts around the world and recognises such action as constituting a war crime; expresses serious concern at the increased vulnerability of women, forced to leave camps for internally displaced people in search of firewood, to sexual violence; regrets that the under-resourced African Union Mission in Sudan has been unable to fulfil its mandate and condemns the Sudanese government for failing to protect its own people; demands that the Sudanese government fully implement the Darfur Peace Agreement, including the investigation of all sexual violence by specialist gender units; calls on the UK Government and the international community to place robust, meaningful and effective pressure on the Sudanese government to accept a peacekeeping force with the appropriate resources and support to ensure that civilians are protected from violence; and commends the efforts of the Aegis Trust, Amnesty International UK, Darfur Union, Mothers' Union, National Union of Students, Waging Peace and the Women's Institute who, alongside other UK and international organisations and survivors of the atrocities in Darfur, in the strongest terms urge the international community to demonstrate a true and lasting commitment to ending a humanitarian crisis that has cost over 200,000 lives and placed a further four million others at risk.

That this House welcomes the second Global Day for Darfur on 10th December, which will highlight the widespread and systematic use of rape and sexual violence against civilians in the region; abhors the utilisation of rape as a weapon of war in this and other conflicts around the world and...

That this House notes that the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, withdrew all non-life-threatening treatment from 74-year-old pensioner, Edward Atkinson, when he was discharged from prison having served 21 days of a 28-day sentence; notes that his offence was sending pictures of aborted infants to hospital staff; further notes that the pictures were described as indecent or grossly offensive but stresses that, alougth the pictures are extremely disturbing, nobody has denied their accuracy; further notes that this explains in great part the growing NHS problem of young doctors refusing to carry out abortions so that hospitals are compelled to refer cases to clinics where the NHS finances the operations; notes, furthermore, that Mr Atkinson regarded the exercise as educational and at no time came into contact with or spoke to any member of the hospital staff nor did he address them abusively in letters sent with the photographs; notes, moreover, that he has never been accused of threatening behaviour and therefore cannot be accused of physical or verbal abuse of staff; further notes that, unless the behaviour of criminals is deemed to be a threat to hospital staff, they are always provided with appropriate medical and hospital care and they are not banned from such when discharged from prison having served their sentences; and calls on the Government to require the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to provide Mr Atkinson with hospital care as necessary, including the hip replacement operation he needs and continued care for diabetes at the hospital clinic from which he is now banned.

That this House notes that the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, withdrew all non-life-threatening treatment from 74-year-old pensioner, Edward Atkinson, when he was discharged from prison having served 21 days of a 28-day sentence; notes that his offence was sending pictures of aborted infants to hospital staff; further notes that...

That this House expresses concern over the escalation of violence between the Sri Lankan government and forces of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam; notes that the violence is particularly bad in Trincomalee, Batticalao and Jaffna in the north and east of Sri Lanka; and calls upon this Government to put diplomatic pressure on the Sri Lankan government to address the legitimate grievances of the Tamils regarding their homeland and self rule, to ensure that both parties adhere to the ceasefire agreement brokered by the Norwegian government and resolutions of the Geneva talks, and to prevent further killing of civilians in government-controlled areas.

That this House expresses concern over the escalation of violence between the Sri Lankan government and forces of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam; notes that the violence is particularly bad in Trincomalee, Batticalao and Jaffna in the north and east of Sri Lanka; and calls upon this Government to...

That this House congratulates development agencies in the work that they are doing to deliver humanitarian aid to all those affected by the crisis in the Middle East; calls on the international community to take steps to improve access to humanitarian aid and to get assistance to internally displaced people and refugees who are victims of the current crisis; and believes that to achieve this and stop civilian casualties a ceasefire in hostilities is needed.

That this House congratulates development agencies in the work that they are doing to deliver humanitarian aid to all those affected by the crisis in the Middle East; calls on the international community to take steps to improve access to humanitarian aid and to get assistance to internally displaced people...

That this House unreservedly condemns the bombing by Islamic Jihad of a Tel Aviv falafel stand during the Jewish Passover holiday on 17th April killing nine civilians and injuring 60 people; further condemns the killing of 19 Palestinians including three children by the Israeli army during the first two weeks of April; notes that 111 mainly civilian Palestinians were also injured during that period; further notes that in the week 12th to 18th April about 40 home-made Qassam rockets were fired by Palestinian militants inside Gaza towards targets in southern Israel and that during the same period Israeli regular forces fired more than 950 artillery shells and 40 F16 missiles into the Gaza strip; commends the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for his criticism of the Tel Aviv bombing; further notes that Hamas was not responsible for this attack but rejects Hamas leaders' description of it as an expression of Palestinian self-defence in the face of continuing Israeli violence; welcomes nevertheless the fact that Hamas declared a unilateral ceasefire many months ago which it has maintained; urges the Government of Israel also to declare a ceasefire; and calls on both sides to break the cycle of violence and to negotiate a just and lasting settlement in line with the Road Map and United Nations Resolutions passed on the Israel/Palestine question.

That this House unreservedly condemns the bombing by Islamic Jihad of a Tel Aviv falafel stand during the Jewish Passover holiday on 17th April killing nine civilians and injuring 60 people; further condemns the killing of 19 Palestinians including three children by the Israeli army during the first two weeks...

That this House condemns the homicidal bombing during the Jewish Passover holiday on Monday 17th April 2006 by the Islamic Jihad at a Tel Aviv falafel stand; further condemns Hamas's support of the murder of nine civilians and the injuring of 50 as a means of self-defence; and commends the Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas for his criticism of homicidal bombings.

That this House condemns the homicidal bombing during the Jewish Passover holiday on Monday 17th April 2006 by the Islamic Jihad at a Tel Aviv falafel stand; further condemns Hamas's support of the murder of nine civilians and the injuring of 50 as a means of self-defence; and commends the...

That this House applauds Senator Hillary Clinton for her efforts to fight violence in video games; congratulates her on the success of her campaign against Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas; and calls on the Government to follow the examples being set around the world in raising awareness amongst parents of the content of video games and to ensure that publishers and retailers are fully aware of their legal responsibilities.

That this House applauds Senator Hillary Clinton for her efforts to fight violence in video games; congratulates her on the success of her campaign against Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas; and calls on the Government to follow the examples being set around the world in raising awareness amongst parents of...

That this House expresses its concern at the human rights situation in Libya as recorded by international human rights organisations; is alarmed by reports in recent weeks of the disappearance and abuse of journalists; condemns the detention in Libya of political prisoners that have eschewed the use of violence; and supports the goal of achieving democracy in Libya of the London conference on 25th to 26th June convened by Libyan exiles.

That this House expresses its concern at the human rights situation in Libya as recorded by international human rights organisations; is alarmed by reports in recent weeks of the disappearance and abuse of journalists; condemns the detention in Libya of political prisoners that have eschewed the use of violence; and...

That this House draws attention to the pitch invasion, rioting and looting that took place during and after the recent World Cup qualifying game between Mali and Togo; further draws attention to the rioting, racist behaviour and destruction of property in Celje caused by German fans after the recent `friendly' against Slovenia; firmly believes that if anything like the behaviour of fans in Mali or Slovenia had involved English fans, officials from FIFA and UEFA would have taken to the world's airways in condemnation and demanded England's expulsion from competitions; further believes it is remarkable but wholly predictable that FIFA and UEFA have remained totally silent on these recent events and that this is symptomatic of the utter hypocrisy and anti-English prejudice within both governing bodies of football.

That this House draws attention to the pitch invasion, rioting and looting that took place during and after the recent World Cup qualifying game between Mali and Togo; further draws attention to the rioting, racist behaviour and destruction of property in Celje caused by German fans after the recent `friendly'...

That this House deplores the brutal beatings meted out to Dr Mustapha Barghouti and his colleagues at an Israeli checkpoint on 7th December; notes that Dr Barghouti is a presidential candidate for the forthcoming Palestinian elections; notes also that Israel has pledged to assist free and fair elections in the Occupied Territories of Palestine; and calls upon the UK Government to protest to the Israeli Government in the strongest possible terms and state what action will be taken in the event of non-compliance by Israel.

That this House deplores the brutal beatings meted out to Dr Mustapha Barghouti and his colleagues at an Israeli checkpoint on 7th December; notes that Dr Barghouti is a presidential candidate for the forthcoming Palestinian elections; notes also that Israel has pledged to assist free and fair elections in the...

That this House condemns the recent rise in violent video games; further condemns the recent launch of JFK Reloaded, which allows players to simulate the shooting of former American President John F Kennedy; notes that the game can be easily downloaded from the internet without any control measures and be played by children younger than the recommended age limit; welcomes the Prime Minister's call for an independent study of the research in this field, parental education about the rating system, and better instructive labelling on games; and calls on the Government to urge the British Board of Film Classification to take a much more cautious approach and review all video games rather than leave it to the industry to regulate itself.

That this House condemns the recent rise in violent video games; further condemns the recent launch of JFK Reloaded, which allows players to simulate the shooting of former American President John F Kennedy; notes that the game can be easily downloaded from the internet without any control measures and be...

That this House is deeply concerned by the mass exodus of Iraqi Christians which has decimated Iraq's ancient Chaldo-Assyrian community; notes that the Chaldo-Assyrians make up over 95 per cent. of Iraq's Christians and that this exodus has been largely caused by escalating violence against Christians from Fanatical terrorists, including the bombing of over 10 churches, the 1st August church bombings that killed 12 people and the assassination of over 100 Iraqi Christians since April 2003; further notes that there has been illegal expropriation of Chaldo-Assyrian land and villages in Dohuk province and the Nineveh Plains in northern Iraq, thereby depriving many Christians of their homes and livelihood; recognises that Iraqi Christians are among the major forces for moderation, who together with moderate Muslims can act as a significant buffer against the spread of extremism in Iraq; and calls on the British Government urgently to encourage and support the creation of an Autonomous Administrative Region in Iraq for the Chaldo-Assyrians, as promised in Aricle 53(d) of Iraq's Transitional Administrative Law, the Administrative Region to be situated in and around the Nineveh Plains and in Dohuk Province, the ancestral homeland of the Chaldo-Assyrians which is still heavily populated by them, financially to support the reconstruction of Chaldo-Assyrian villages and infrastructure, to provide across-the-board political support to the Chaldo-Assyrians, to assist the Chaldo-Assyrians in reclaiming their land and villages in Dohuk Province and the Nineveh Plains and to support financially the return and resettlement of Chaldo-Assyrian refugees.

That this House is deeply concerned by the mass exodus of Iraqi Christians which has decimated Iraq's ancient Chaldo-Assyrian community; notes that the Chaldo-Assyrians make up over 95 per cent. of Iraq's Christians and that this exodus has been largely caused by escalating violence against Christians from Fanatical terrorists, including...