That this House notes that Tory councillor Isaac Leibowitz has been sent to prison for six months for his role in the commission of forgery, conspiracy and fraud in local elections in Hackney and that Lib-Dem councillor Zev Lieberman has been jailed for four months; believes that given the gravity of the crimes the sentences were absurdly lenient and calls on the Attorney General to refer the cases to the Court of Appeal so that they can be increased; condemns Leibowitz and Lieberman for their persistent and extraordinary lies during the trial as though they were unable to tell the difference between right and wrong; is saddened that their only regret and that of their colleagues on Hackney Council was that they were caught, regrets that the prosecution has decided not to ask for a re-trial to agree on their innocence or guilt in the trial; calls on Sharer and Achhala who, whether or not they were involved in the fraud, were beneficiaries of it, to resign immediately so that free and fair by-elections can be held; and in furtherance of the interests of democracy for the future calls on local and national leaders in the Tory and Lib-Dem parties including the Tory mayor of Hackney to condemn and disown the fraudsters in the strongest possible terms.

That this House notes that Tory councillor Isaac Leibowitz has been sent to prison for six months for his role in the commission of forgery, conspiracy and fraud in local elections in Hackney and that Lib-Dem councillor Zev Lieberman has been jailed for four months; believes that given the gravity...

That this House notes with disgust that the incidence of bear baiting in the Punjab and Sindh regions is still a problem even though it was declared illegal by the Pakistan Government in 1998; notes the serious damage and suffering that bear baiting inflicts on the bears and the dogs which are used to fight against them; further notes that there are only an estimated 300 bears left in the wilds of Pakistan because of this cruel and barbaric sport; calls upon the Pakistan Government, the United Kingdom Government and other nations to join forces to ensure that this sport is completely eradicated; and also calls upon the Pakistan Government to give its full co-operation to the World Society for the Protection of Animals in confiscating bears and placing them in a purpose-built sanctuary created by WSPA.

That this House notes with disgust that the incidence of bear baiting in the Punjab and Sindh regions is still a problem even though it was declared illegal by the Pakistan Government in 1998; notes the serious damage and suffering that bear baiting inflicts on the bears and the dogs...

That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to 'root and branch' reform of the child protection system if the inquiry following the appalling death of Anna Climbie recommends it; considers that the establishment of independent children's rights commissioners in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales is of fundamental importance in keeping the rights of children to be protected always at the forefront of public concern; applauds the establishment of a Children's Commissioner in Wales; and urges the Government to support the Private Members for Lancaster and Wyre on Wednesday 17th January.

That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to 'root and branch' reform of the child protection system if the inquiry following the appalling death of Anna Climbie recommends it; considers that the establishment of independent children's rights commissioners in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales is of fundamental importance in...

That this House calls for root and branch reform of child protection to include (a) radical improvements to the status, pay, training and overall numbers of all those working in child protection, (b) the establishment of independent children's rights commissioners in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and (c) new statutory duties governing the registration and inspection of private fostering.

That this House calls for root and branch reform of child protection to include (a) radical improvements to the status, pay, training and overall numbers of all those working in child protection, (b) the establishment of independent children's rights commissioners in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and (c) new...

That this House notes with concern the continuing failure of the military regime in Burma to allow the 485 Members-elect of the Parliament of Burma to represent in Parliament those who voted for them in the 1990 democratic elections; is alarmed that up to 200 of those MPs are either in prison, under house arrest, have died in prison, or have been forced to leave the country; and calls on the military government of Burma to release immediately and unconditionally all MPs elect and end all violations of human rights imposed on the people of Burma, to recognise the right to convene the Parliament and immediately cease all restrictions against them.

That this House notes with concern the continuing failure of the military regime in Burma to allow the 485 Members-elect of the Parliament of Burma to represent in Parliament those who voted for them in the 1990 democratic elections; is alarmed that up to 200 of those MPs are either...

That this House is alarmed by the increasing evidence of the abuse of the elderly in residential homes; calls for improved independent survillance on instances of physical abuse, neglect and the over-prescription of neuroleptic drugs; and recognises the great value of the campaign by Age Concern to expose the large scale abuse of the defenceless elderly.

That this House is alarmed by the increasing evidence of the abuse of the elderly in residential homes; calls for improved independent survillance on instances of physical abuse, neglect and the over-prescription of neuroleptic drugs; and recognises the great value of the campaign by Age Concern to expose the large...