Valerie Vaz

That this House is concerned about the continuing prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK, despite the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 that restated and amended the prohibition of such practices under UK law; understands that there have been no prosecutions in

20 Dec 2010

That this House recognises Human Rights Day on 10 December 2010; notes the year's theme of human rights defenders who act to end discrimination; acknowledges the commitment and sacrifice of campaigners around the world who seek to defend and promote human rights and combat discri

13 Dec 2010

That this House is gravely concerned that the broadcast on Press TV in Iran of a documentary featuring footage of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani was an attempt to film and televise a further confession; is further concerned that the filming and broadcast of such a programme while her

13 Dec 2010

That this House welcomes recent reports demonstrating that improvements in patient care and efficiency within the NHS can be achieved through the detailed collection and publication of healthcare outcomes; acknowledges the recent Dr Foster survey of the NHS and its commendation o

7 Dec 2010

That this House notes with grave concern reports from Iran that Shahla Jahed was hanged on 1 December 2010, despite appeals from Amnesty International and other human rights groups during the nine years of her imprisonment; is concerned that she may not have received a fair trial

2 Dec 2010

That this House recognises the centenary of the women's suffrage event of Black Friday, 18 November 1910; notes the tragedy of the day's outcome, and the reported brutality of the police on that day, asa result of which many protesters suffered injuries and some later died; ackno

22 Nov 2010

That this House notes with concern the recent broadcasts from Iran in which Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, her son Sajjad Qadarzadeh, her lawyer Houtan Kian, and two German citizens, all of whom are currently in detention, appeared to give purported statements in connection with Sak

22 Nov 2010

That this House welcomes the unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi from her house arrest in Rangoon on 13 November 2010; supports her calls for a peaceful revolution and for dialogue with the ruling regime in order to work towards change in Burma; urges continued internat

16 Nov 2010

That this House recognises the tremendous contributions made by the members of the Women's Land Army and Timber Corps in maintaining agriculture, forestry and food supplies throughout both World Wars until the organisations were disbanded 60 years ago in October 1950; notes that

11 Nov 2010

That this House notes with concern reports of widespread manipulation of advance votes during the recent Burmese elections, boycotted by the National League for Democracy; believes that this is yet another blow to the prospects for democracy in Burma; dismisses this election as n

11 Nov 2010