Ms Diane Abbott

That this House regrets the decision to renew control orders for another year; further regrets that this is the fifth year running in which this policy has been renewed; notes that control orders have been revealed as ineffective and contrary to fundamental principles of law; fur

9 Mar 2010

That this House believes that the interests of the Chagossian people and of Mauritius must be fully protected in the proposed Marine Protected Area; urges the Government to withdraw its case from the European Court of Human Rights and to settle out of court, as already suggested

1 Mar 2010

That this House recognises the ruling by the Court of Appeal to publish seven previously omitted paragraphs from the judgment of 21 August 2008 relating to the case of Mr Binyam Mohamed; is concerned about revelations of torture and British complicity in extraordinary rendition;

24 Feb 2010

That this House congratulates Transport for London on its scheduled completion of the East London line two months early; acknowledges the positive impact the new service will have for those living in East London; commends the excellent planning and management from London Overgrou

23 Feb 2010

That this House notes that the lights went dark on the Hackney Empire main stage on 7 February 2010; appreciates the stellar, artistic reputation of the theatre, as well as its notable track record in staging a diverse range of theatre; commends the work conducted by the Hackney

22 Feb 2010

That this House is deeply concerned at the Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate's (CPSI) recent report which rated the Hackney Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) unit as poor; notes that the CPSI report mentions the poor quality of decision making, lack of responsibility regarding

22 Feb 2010

That this House believes that for the NHS to provide high-quality, comprehensive healthcare for all, free at the point of use, it must be publicly-funded through central taxation, publicly provided and publicly accountable; is concerned about the damaging effects that commerciali

22 Feb 2010

That this House is concerned at the low level of support provided for asylum seekers; notes that the current level is below subsistence; further notes that a single 25-year-old adult seeking asylum receives £35.13 a week which is 55 per cent. of income support and which equates t

22 Feb 2010

That this House is concerned that the small number of remaining Jews living in Yemen are facing ongoing religious persecution and systematic mistreatment which represents a critical threat to the health, safety and security of their community; notes that the United States adminis

22 Feb 2010

That this House notes the £100,000 settlement paid by the Home Office to Carmen Quiroga and her children for their false imprisonment in Oakington Detention Centre for 42 days; is concerned about the increasing length of time families are detained for, with some being detained fo

5 Feb 2010