Prisoners for Palestine: Hunger Strikes

Debate between Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Lord Cashman

Monday 2nd February 2026 Lords Chamber

[Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)]

We will go to the non-affiliated Benches and then to the Conservative Benches.

[Lord Cashman (Non-Afl)]

My Lords, as a non-affiliated Member, I share the deep concerns of my noble friend Lord Hain. I say to the Minister that it is not eulogising to ask for compassion, fairness and justice for people held on charge, on remand, not proven. Therefore, will the Minister meet with those who could perhaps somehow bring the families and relatives of those in prison closer to them? There is a tragic need for this, and it needs to be done urgently.

“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court Ruling

Debate between Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Lord Cashman

Thursday 24th April 2025 Lords Chamber

[Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)]

My Lords, we will hear from the noble Lord, Lord Cashman, next and then the noble Baroness, Lady Fox.

[Lord Cashman (Non-Afl)]

Thank you. My Lords, currently, trans people in this country live in fear; they live in fear of their safety and their futures. Indeed, some friends are now looking at seeking asylum in countries where they will not fear for their safety but will receive a welcome.

Therefore, due to the blatant misrepresentations that have occurred and continue, I ask the Minister whether the Government will enforce the principles contained in the Equality Act. Will they now bring forward their manifesto commitment to implement the Law Commission’s recommendations of December 2021, in particular that

“across the various hate crime laws (including aggravated offences and stirring up offences) all protected characteristics should be treated equally”?

NHS: Single-sex Provision for Staff and Patients

Debate between Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Lord Cashman

Wednesday 8th January 2025 Lords Chamber

[Lord Cashman (Non-Afl)]

My Lords—

[Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)]

We will hear from the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter.