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star this property date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Hagia Sophia more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the decision to convert the Hagia Sofia into a mosque, and (2) the impact of that decision on marginalised religious minorities in Turkey and the Middle East; and what steps they are planning to take to ensure that the rights of religious minorities in the region are safeguarded. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
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star this property uin HL7421 more like this
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star this property answer text <p>While we note the concern that President Erdoğan's decision to turn Hagia Sophia into a mosque has caused internationally, the Government regards this as a sovereign matter for Turkey. However, we would expect that Hagia Sophia - part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site - remains accessible to all, as testament to its global cultural and religious significance and Turkey's rich and diverse historical and cultural legacy, and that its precious artefacts are preserved. We therefore welcome the public statements by Turkish leaders that this historic building will continue to be accessible to people of all faiths and nationalities, which would be consistent with the Turkish constitution's provisions for freedom of conscience and religion for all. We strongly support all minority groups in Turkey and encourage the Turkish authorities to safeguard their welfare and respect their human rights.</p><p>The Government is firmly committed to protecting religious minorities in the Middle East region and providing assistance on the basis of need, irrespective of race, religion or ethnicity. We believe that one of the most effective ways to tackle injustices and advocate for respect among different religious and racial groups, is to encourage states to uphold their human rights obligations. The UK is committed to defending Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), and promoting respect between different religious and non-religious communities.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-05T14:41:50.827Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-05T14:41:50.827Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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738
star this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1228106
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Colombia: Armed Conflict more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, following the merger of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department of International Development, they plan to fund projects to help combat sexual violence in Colombia on a longer-term basis than the annual funding cycle has permitted to date. more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL7446 more like this
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star this property answer text <p>The United Kingdom remains committed to protecting and promoting human rights in Colombia, which the FCO has designated a Human Rights Priority Country. Since 2016, UK support to a network of survivors of sexual violence has helped document 1200 new cases which are now before the transitional justice system. The UK has also funded work to train rural medical professionals in how to attend cases of sexual violence, including with a view to preserving evidence to facilitate convictions. More broadly, the UK has led efforts to strengthen action on conflict-related sexual violence through UN Security Council Peacekeeping Mandates and Resolutions. In April 2019, we advocated and voted for UN Security Council Resolution 2467 on sexual violence in conflict. This specified the importance of a survivor-centric approach in response to conflict-related sexual violence, which is the approach that underpins our programme work in Colombia. The UK remains committed to providing support to help Colombia tackle the legacy of sexual violence from its long conflict, and, as part of the FCO-DFID merger discussions, we will take the opportunity to review, refresh, and build on all existing strategies, as well as developing new approaches where appropriate.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL7447 more like this
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less than 2020-08-05T14:33:21.41Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-05T14:33:21.41Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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3829
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Coussins more like this
1228107
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Colombia: Development Aid more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to include greater involvement of survivors of sexual violence in the programme design of funded projects in Colombia. more like this
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Baroness Coussins more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL7447 more like this
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star this property answer text <p>The United Kingdom remains committed to protecting and promoting human rights in Colombia, which the FCO has designated a Human Rights Priority Country. Since 2016, UK support to a network of survivors of sexual violence has helped document 1200 new cases which are now before the transitional justice system. The UK has also funded work to train rural medical professionals in how to attend cases of sexual violence, including with a view to preserving evidence to facilitate convictions. More broadly, the UK has led efforts to strengthen action on conflict-related sexual violence through UN Security Council Peacekeeping Mandates and Resolutions. In April 2019, we advocated and voted for UN Security Council Resolution 2467 on sexual violence in conflict. This specified the importance of a survivor-centric approach in response to conflict-related sexual violence, which is the approach that underpins our programme work in Colombia. The UK remains committed to providing support to help Colombia tackle the legacy of sexual violence from its long conflict, and, as part of the FCO-DFID merger discussions, we will take the opportunity to review, refresh, and build on all existing strategies, as well as developing new approaches where appropriate.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL7446 more like this
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less than 2020-08-05T14:33:21.343Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-05T14:33:21.343Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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3829
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Coussins more like this
1228024
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star this property date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Westminster Foundation for Democracy: Directors more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure that members of the board of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy are not compromised in that role by association with states whose governments (1) are undemocratic, and (2) fail to adhere to legally-binding international treaties to which they are party. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL7316 more like this
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star this property answer text <p>The Government already has measures in place to ensure that members of the board of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) are not compromised in the work that they do as board members. The Government expects all holders of public office to work to the highest personal and professional standards. In support of this, all non-executive board members of UK public bodies must abide by the principles set out in the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies. WFD Board members must also abide by the terms and conditions set out in the FCO-WFD Framework Agreement, which includes the need to comply at all times with the Code of Conduct. They are asked to disclose any relevant interests on an annual basis and any conflicts of interest at each board meeting. Additionally, to ensure there are no conflicts of interest when appointing members to an arms-length body listed on the Public Appointments Order in Council, such as the WFD, all government departments must follow the processes set out in the Governance Code on Public Appointments.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-05T14:25:23.207Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-05T14:25:23.207Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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738
star this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1227690
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star this property date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Hong Kong: Immigration more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 21 July (HL6842), whether they will now answer the question put, namely, what estimate they have made of (1) the number of holders of British National (Overseas) status in Hong Kong, and (2) their dependants, who are expected to migrate to the UK in the next five years. more like this
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Lord Green of Deddington more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL7139 more like this
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star this property answer text <p>As the Foreign Secretary said on 21 July, we constantly assess the numbers of those expected to take up the bespoke immigration route for British Nationals (Overseas) (BN(O)s) and their dependants. We estimate that there are 2.9 million eligible for BN(O) passports. Of those, there are around 350,000 passport holders. Many of those who may be eligible will want to stay in Hong Kong, or relocate temporarily. The UK will honour its historic and moral responsibilities to BN(O)s.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-05T14:19:31.217Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-05T14:19:31.217Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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4346
star this property label Biography information for Lord Green of Deddington more like this
1227696
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Conflict: Civilians more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have for public consultation over the creation of the UK Strategy on Protection of Civilians; and when they expect to publish the Strategy. more like this
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Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL7145 more like this
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star this property answer text <p>As part of the review of its approach to the protection of civilians (PoC), the Government has consulted extensively with civil society and academia. We hope to publish soon a document outlining our approach to PoC with examples of action the Government has been taking. We were unable to meet the previously stated publication date as we were required to adhere to the rules governing the publication of documentation in the run up to the December 2019 General Election. We further postponed publication in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-05T14:06:02.527Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-05T14:06:02.527Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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1651
star this property label Biography information for Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts more like this
1227698
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Qassem Soleimani more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the UN Human Rights Council Report of the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, published on 29 June, which found that the killing of Iranian General Soleimani by a US drone strike violated international law, what representations they have made to the government of the United States. more like this
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Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL7147 more like this
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star this property answer text <p>We are aware of the report presented by the UN Special Rapporteur, Agnes Callamard. Article 51 of the UN Charter recognises that all States have an inherent right of self-defence. The strike against Soleimani was not a UK operation. The United States set out the basis for its action in a letter to the UN Security Council of 8 January.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-05T14:32:34.843Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-05T14:32:34.843Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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1651
star this property label Biography information for Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts more like this
1227699
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Defence more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the legality of a state taking presumptive self defence under Article 51 of the Charter of the UN. more like this
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Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL7148 more like this
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star this property answer text <p>Article 2(4) of the UN Charter prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. Article 51 of the Charter also recognises that a state has the inherent right to use force to defend itself against an armed attack. The UK does not recognise a doctrine of &quot;pre-emptive&quot; self defence. Like many other states, however, the long-standing UK view is that Article 51 of the UN Charter does not require a state passively to await an attack, but includes the inherent right to use force in self-defence against an &quot;imminent&quot; armed attack. The position of Her Majesty's Government was set out in the then Attorney General's speech at the Institute of International and Strategic Affairs on 11 January 2017, available on Gov.uk.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-05T14:31:23.013Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-05T14:31:23.013Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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1651
star this property label Biography information for Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts more like this
1227701
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star this property date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Libya: Peace Negotiations more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have seen recent proposals for ending violence in Libya put forward by (1) some members of the Libyan House of Representatives and (2) the Speaker of that House; and what plans they have to facilitate further negotiations. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL7150 more like this
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star this property answer text <p>We remain deeply concerned by the situation in Libya and we welcome all efforts which support the UN-led peace process. We have been clear that we support an inclusive political settlement for Libya. We welcome the engagement of the Government of National Accord and the Libyan National Army in the UN-led 5+5 military talks. It is essential that both sides engage fully with this process. The UK is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and we continue to work closely with international partners towards peace in Libya. We continue to call on all parties to de-escalate, commit to a lasting ceasefire and return to UN-led political talks which is the only means of achieving the peace and stability that the Libyan people crave.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-05T14:30:31.39Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-05T14:30:31.39Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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2018
star this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
1227702
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star this property date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Libya: Ceasefires more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have (1) to support the work of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission towards a ceasefire in Libya, and (2) to take steps to limit any further inflow of weapons to that country. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin HL7151 more like this
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star this property answer text <p>The UK is playing an active role in international diplomatic efforts to promote a ceasefire, humanitarian access and a return to a UN-led process in Libya. As 'penholder' on Libya at the UN Security Council, we tabled UN Security Council 2510 which demands an end to foreign military interference in Libya. Most recently, at the 8 July UN Security Council meeting, the Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa reiterated that external backers must stop sending arms to Libya, adhere to the Berlin conference commitments made in January, and support the parties to achieve a ceasefire and reach an inclusive political solution. The UK has also continued to urge all Libyan parties and the key international players to engage fully with the UN-led political process, including the 5+5 military dialogue convened in Geneva.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-05T14:29:39.287Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-05T14:29:39.287Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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2018
star this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this