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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 25 Jul 2024
King’s Speech

"My Lords, it is a privilege to have been taken off the subs’ bench to conclude this debate for the Opposition. I will start where many others have, by welcoming the noble Baroness, Lady Anderson, and the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, to their places on the Government Bench. They have …..."
Lord Benyon - View Speech

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Division Vote (Lords)
23 May 2024 - Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Benyon (XB) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 108 Conservative No votes vs 13 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 76 Noes - 111
Division Vote (Lords)
21 May 2024 - Victims and Prisoners Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Benyon (XB) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 194 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 211 Noes - 208
Division Vote (Lords)
21 May 2024 - Victims and Prisoners Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Benyon (XB) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 179 Conservative No votes vs 2 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 192
Division Vote (Lords)
21 May 2024 - Victims and Prisoners Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Benyon (XB) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 188 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 203 Noes - 198
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 09 May 2024
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Act

"I will start with the last point: I entirely agree with the noble Lord, and I thank him for all the work he has done on this and many other related issues. This is an appalling situation for minorities in Uganda and is part of a pattern that, unfortunately, we …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 09 May 2024
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Act

"My Lords, Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act has increased violence and discrimination against LGBT+ people. The UK has made its opposition clear to all levels of the Ugandan Government. On 3 April, the Ugandan Constitutional Court struck down some provisions. However, the legislation remains, including the death penalty for so-called aggravated homosexuality. …..."
Lord Benyon - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 09 May 2024
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Act

"Our bilateral ODA, which is due to increase quite considerably this financial year, goes not to the Government of Uganda but to very specific areas of need, such as strengthening health systems and empowering women. We prevented 2.4 million unintended pregnancies through family planning advice, increased modern contraceptive use by …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 09 May 2024
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Act

"I think I can reassure the noble Lord. I met with our high commissioner to Uganda this week, and she gave me details of many of the projects we are doing with civil society organisations. For example, some of our overseas development assistance money goes to fund grass-roots efforts to …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 09 May 2024
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Act

"I thank my noble friend. We will work with any Government of Uganda; they are important allies and members of the Commonwealth, and they are doing important work elsewhere in Africa for peace and security. However, it is only through having a good, friendly relationship with a country like that …..."
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