SLAPPs - "Government must act to stop continuing abuse" Thursday, 6 March, 2025 Leading a short debate in the Lords on 6th March on the "continuing abuse" of SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation), Guy highlighted how they are used by the "powerful and corrupt to silence journalists and bloggers and to shut down legitimate scrutiny." When in opposition, the Labour Party had given unequivocal backing to legislation to stop them but had now backtracked -... Speeches
BREXIT: If we are serious about trading prospects with the Commonwealth we have to get serious about human rights too 4th April 2017 BREXIT: If we are serious about trading prospects with the Commonwealth we have to get serious about human rights too Speech at the Institute of Commonwealth... Speeches
Lord Black: “Bowled over” – Journalists’ Charity Award 14th March 2017 Lord Black: “Bowled over” – Journalists’ Charity Award Lord Black was “bowled over” to be awarded the Journalists’ Charity Award 2016 at the Society of Editors'... Speeches in Parliament
"Outdated and harmful retransmission fees must go immediately" 2nd February 2017 "Outdated and harmful retransmission fees must go immediately" On 2nd February the House of Lords debated the Government's Digital Economy Bill. This includes... Speeches in Parliament
HIV - we're turning the corner 12th January 2017 Following the announcement by clinicians at 56 Dean Street, Europe’s busiest Sexual Health clinic, that showed 393 new diagnoses of HIV were made between... Local News
Please take two minutes to help save the free press 16th December 2016 Many of my friends will be aware of an extremely serious threat to press freedom and free speech we are currently facing. I am asking for your your urgent help... Local News
Lord Black appointed new Chairman of the Royal College of Music 8th December 2016 Lord Black appointed new Chairman of the Royal College of Music The Royal College of Music (RCM) is delighted to announce that it has appointed Lord Black of... Local News
HIV and hepatitis C 1st December 2016 During a debate in the House of Lords about HIV infection on the 1st December, Lord Black raised the problem of co-infection with HIV and hepatitis C. He also... Speeches in Parliament
EurOUT: "Authenticity counts" 19th November 2016 Lord Black spoke at the EurOUT 2016 conference, which was organised by the Out in Business Club at the London Business School. EurOUT is Europe’s leading LGBT... Local News
PrEP decision: a huge step forward 10th November 2016 Lord Black hails court of appeal ruling on PrEP as a huge step forward in the fight to end HIV infection Lord Black has warmly welcomed the ruling from the... Local News
