Parliament approves tighter cannabis law
The Christian Institute (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
Former Home Secretary Lord Waddington spoke in favour of tightening up the law.
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The Monday Cyril: Wonderful Hansard Freudian Slip
Chris Paul: Labour of Love (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
There is nothing like a reported Freudian slip from a formerly eminent politician to liven up a dull day. From 1981 this one is . Here's one Mr Waddington, now a Lord Waddington, then an honourable member, in early paragraphs of his opening speech protecting St Cyril Smith MBE MP's interests in maintaining cancer growth opportunities in Rochdale: The House has had to wait a long time for this debate...
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Lord Waddington: Court judgment shows the EU should delist the PMOI
ConservativeHome's YourPlatform (Free subscription) | 22/06/2008
Lord David Waddington GCVO DL QC, a former Home Secretary under Prime Minister Thatcher, makes the case for the de-proscribing the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran as a terrorist organisation. As the European Union’s Foreign Minister met with Iranian officials...
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Good news on free speech
Christian quoter (Free subscription) | 09/05/2008
From The Christian Institute, "The free speech amendment has again been backed by the House of Lords. It will go on the statute book later today. In last night's debate Lord Waddington gave a commanding speech. Labour Peer Lord Clarke spoke powerfully in favour of the amendment as did Lord Armstrong, the former Cabinet Secretary. There was also strong support from Viscount Bledisloe QC and senior Judge,...
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‘Homophobic hatred law’ - the story of last night's ‘free speech’ victory
Anglican Mainstream (Free subscription) | 08/05/2008
From The Christian Institute The free speech amendment has again been backed by the House of Lords. It will go on the statute book later today. In last night's debate Lord Waddington gave a commanding speech. Labour Peer Lord Clarke spoke powerfully in favour of the amendment as did Lord Armstrong, the former Cabinet Secretary. There was [...]
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British 'Gay Hate Law' Hits Understandable Snag
Queerty (Free subscription) | 22/04/2008
British politicians better gear up for battle. The House of Lords voted last night to amend Justice Secretary Jack Straw’s “gay hate law,” which offers strict sentencing for homophobic remarks and actions that can be perceived as threatening. Many people, like Tory Home Secretary Lord Waddington, wonder whether such a law would trample freedom of [...]
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Important vote in the House of Lords: From Christian Institute
Anglican Mainstream (Free subscription) | 20/04/2008
From The Christian Institute The House of Lords is expected to vote Wednesday (23 April) on a free speech amendment to the proposed ‘homophobic hatred’ law. Please pray for the success of this cross-party amendment which has been tabled by Lord Waddington (right) and supported by the Bishop of Winchester (left). Although there are other protections in the [...]
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Key free speech vote on ‘gay hatred’ law
Anglican Mainstream (Free subscription) | 14/04/2008
From The Christian Institute The House of Lords is expected to vote next Wednesday (23 April) on a free speech amendment to the proposed ‘homophobic hatred’ law. Please pray for the success of this cross-party amendment which has been tabled by Lord Waddington and supported by the Bishop of Winchester. Although there are other protections in the proposed [...]
