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22 Mar 2021 Foreign affairs

MPs must back the genocide amendment and stand up for the Uyghurs

The government backed Neill amendment has significant flaws and would do nothing to help the systematic abuse and repression of the Uyghurs.

11 Feb 2021 Foreign affairs

Peers Warn Government Against Blocking Anti-Genocide Legislation With Parliamentary Games

The House of Lords will make a third attempt at passing anti-genocide legislation and peers have warned the government not to block their path with parliamentary games.

09 Feb 2021 Foreign affairs

Government Averts Tory Rebellion After Complaints "Genocide Amendment" Is Blocked In Parliament

The government held off a Tory rebellion over putting into law rules around trade with countries committing genocide by just 15 votes.

05 Feb 2021 Foreign affairs

The genocide amendment marries law with principle and is in the best of Conservative traditions

A formal determination by the High Court will reinforce our international obligations by ensuring that the government does something to respond to genocide.

02 Feb 2021 Foreign affairs

Despite best intentions, the Trade Bill genocide amendment risks serious constitutional and legal consequences

Instead of the genocide amendment, Parliament should be given full scrutiny and a decisive vote on the negotiating mandate for, and final sign off of, any future trade deal.

07 Dec 2020 Brexit

Unamended, the Trade Bill will give MPs no say on future trade deals

Amendment 6, tabled by Lord Purvis, will set in law a guaranteed debate and vote on any trade negotiations and agreements. Parliament must seize this opportunity to take back control.

How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy?

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19 Oct 2020 Environment

How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy?

With the coronavirus pandemic already creating immense challenges for veterinary working practices and now with Brexit on the horizon and winter approaching, James Russell, the new President of the British Veterinary Association, speaks about his plans for his Presidency.

04 Sep 2019 Environment

Our high standards of food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare must be protected after Brexit

Whilst the government has said it has no intention of allowing the UK’s high standards of production to be undermined after the UK leaves the EU, it has not been clear about how this will be delivered, writes Lord Carrington.