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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 05 Nov 2025
“Soldier F” Trial Verdict

"My Lords, when even the judge in this case has said that the evidence fell well short of the standard required, can the Minister understand why most people regard these prosecutions, particularly this one, as vexatious? Can she understand the feeling among many people in Northern Ireland, from all communities, …..."
Lord Dodds of Duncairn - View Speech

View all Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: “Soldier F” Trial Verdict
Written Question
Syria: Christianity
Wednesday 5th November 2025

Asked by: Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what diplomatic steps they have taken to protect Christian communities in Syria following reports in September of Christians from six churches in Suweida fleeing violence.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

I refer the Noble Lord to the answer provided on 26 September 2025 to Question HL10173.

Written Question
Aristides Chocue
Tuesday 4th November 2025

Asked by: Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications for the right to freedom of religion or belief of the potential forced displacement of the Protestant pastor Aristides Chocue from the Caldono Municipality in Colombia; and whether they have made representations to the government of Colombia on this matter.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

The UK is concerned about threats to religious freedom around the world, including forced displacement of religious leaders in Colombia. The UK supports human rights defenders and victims through programming and diplomatic engagement, and UK officials regularly raise concerns with the Colombian Government and at the UN. We fund protection mechanisms for at-risk individuals, including religious leaders. The UK urges Colombian institutions to act on early warnings and protect those at risk. We remain committed to defending freedom of religion or belief globally.

Division Vote (Lords)
3 Nov 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 5 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 227
Division Vote (Lords)
3 Nov 2025 - Planning and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 4 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 178
Written Question
Algeria: Religious Freedom
Friday 31st October 2025

Asked by: Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with the government of Algeria about the use of (1) anti-proselytism, and (2) blasphemy, laws to target Christian communities; and what steps they are taking to promote religious freedom in that country.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

I refer the Noble Lord to the answer provided on 28th July to Question HL9457.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 30 Oct 2025
Control of Mercury (Enforcement) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

"My Lords, I will briefly make a few comments on this regret amendment in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Hoey. I am grateful to her for tabling it, as it allows a debate on this important issue, which has caused concern in Northern Ireland about access to NHS …..."
Lord Dodds of Duncairn - View Speech

View all Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Control of Mercury (Enforcement) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Division Vote (Lords)
22 Oct 2025 - Planning and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 4 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 120
Division Vote (Lords)
22 Oct 2025 - Planning and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Democratic Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 236
Division Vote (Lords)
22 Oct 2025 - Planning and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 3 Democratic Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Democratic Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 228 Noes - 113