A world first: Bill to stamp out "entertainment tourism" and protect Asian elephants, dolphins and other wildlife becomes law Monday, 18 September, 2023 The animal welfare Bill which Guy steered through the House of Lords to crack down on the marketing and advertising of so-called "entertainment tourism" - and the appalling cruelty to which animals involved in it are subjected - received Royal Assent on 18th September 2023 and became law. (For background to the Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad Act) see here. During the final stage of the... Speeches in Parliament
Retransmission fees: time to boost creative industries 5th February 2015 Lord Black speaks about Section 73 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act. It is commonly known as the issue of 'retransmission fees'. Speeches in Parliament
Twentieth Anniversary of Asian Affairs 21st January 2015 Lord Black deleivered a speech to mark the twentieth anniversary of Asian Affairs magazine and the fifth anniversary of the Democracy Forum. Speeches
Out at Work Awards: Lord Black on judging panel 16th January 2015 The Out at Work & Telegraph Top 50 LGBT Executives In Business list is compiled by Square Peg Media, the UK’s leading Diversity & Inclusion Events company, in... Local News
Media plurality: matter for national governments 14th January 2015 Lord Black speaks about the European Union and media plurality. Speeches in Parliament
WWI's musicians, artists and poets. 26th November 2014 To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to commemorate the contribution of Britain’s musicians, artists and poets to the First World War. Articles
Music education: speech 28th October 2014 Music education: we should never forget the key that role music education can play in helping shape and improve the lives of those who have not had the best... Articles
RIPA: Tip of the iceberg? 28th October 2014 RIPA: It is an issue that should concern every reporter in the UK and every citizen because of the impact on press freedom and the quality of our democracy. It... Speeches in Parliament
2014: OUTstanding Top 100 List 9th October 2014 Lord Black has been identified as one of the top 100 OUTstanding LGBT Business Leaders in the United Kingdom. Articles