Although I think the release of this very determined and brave woman is to be welcomed I am sceptical about the military junta allowing any genuine freedom for her or the Burmese people.
Aung San Suu Kyi
by Lord Soley • • 2 Comments
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Thoughts for the year
by Lord Norton • • 3 Comments
Both Houses of Parliament are among the busiest legislative chambers in the world. 2008 has been a busy one for the House of Lords, though no more than usual. Some of it activities have attracted media attention – as over the defeat of the proposal for detention without charge for 42 days – but they are very much…
Burma
by Lord Soley • • Comments Off on Burma
The tragic state of Burma continues to attract concern in the House. Baroness Cox had a question down and I came in asking the government to use their influence with India, China and Thailand to bring some relief to the long suffering Burmese people. http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200708/ldhansrd/text/81013-0001.htm#0810135000006 Baroness Cox campaigns for the http://www.hart-uk.org/ (Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust) of…