Category Archives: Human Rights

January MQT Written questions and answers

Children under 18 in police cells [1] Question No: 2016/0198 Andrew Dismore Further to Question No: 2015/3509; Over the last 6 months, how many children under 18 have been held a) overnight and b) over a weekend in police cells? Your response being: ‘The MPS Commissioner is committed to ensuring that all detainees, including young people are protected and treated […]

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My motion with Tom Copley against Blacklisting

The following motion has been proposed in the name of Andrew Dismore AM and will be seconded by Tom Copley AM: “This Assembly rejects the shameful, decades-old practice of blacklisting that has in the UK construction industry, ruined the lives of thousands of workers and their families18. The wide scale nature of blacklisting was illustrated by the Information Commissioner’s 2009 […]

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Chanukah Greetings

Chanukah Greetings 2015 May I firstly wish you and your family a happy Chanukah? Every year, the celebrations seem to get bigger and better and it was great to be invited again to this year’s Chanukah on the Square for the lighting of the menorah in Trafalgar Square. I would also like to take this opportunity to bring you up […]

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Reviewing the year- Golders Green far-right rally

Earlier in the year, a far right right political group proposed to demonstrate against the Jewish community in Golders Green. Here is a review of my part in opposing the demonstration: Expressing concerns for public order Calling for a ban on the rally Expressing concerns about police cuts Video- Questioning the Mayor More questions for the Mayor Video- Questioning the Chief Police […]

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