Sarah Ludford MEP

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Sarah Ludford MEP

I'm Sarah Ludford, your Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament for London.

As Liberal Democrat European justice and human rights spokeswoman, I work for European cooperation to tackle serious crime and terrorism and to better manage migration, while always ensuring that human rights are upheld and civil liberties protected.

I also campaign vigorously to protect Londoners' health, interests and well-being and to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our city, taking full benefit from our EU membership.

On this site you can find out more about me and what I do. You can also subscribe to my regular bulletin about my activities and issues that affect you.

Do get in touch with any views, feedback or issues I can help with.

Sarah




Tomlinson prosecution failure risks public cynicism about police New!

Wed 28th Jul 2010

London Liberal Democrat MEP Sarah Ludford has written with her colleagues Tom Brake MP and Simon Hughes MP to the Director of Public Prosecutions about his failure to bring a prosecution against the police officer seen on video striking Ian Tomlinson who died shortly afterwards.

Left to Right: Tom Brake MP, Sarah Ludford MEP, Simon Hughes MP. (photography: Ludford Office)

Stop & search powers must not harass snappers

Mon 26th Jul 2010

Liberal Democrat European justice & human rights spokeswoman and London MEP Sarah Ludford and award-winning architectural photographer Grant Smith met Assistant Commissioner of the City of London police Frank Armstrong to discuss apparently heavy-handed use of anti-terrorist stop & search powers whereby Grant and colleagues have been harassed in the City.

Left to Right: City of London Police Commissioner Frank Armstrong, Head of Counterterrorism Detective Supt Chris Gearty, Sarah Ludford MEP and campaigner and photographer Grant Smith. (photography: Ludford Office)

All EU countries must now recognise Kosovo

Thu 22nd Jul 2010

The International Court of Justice has ruled that Kosovo's declaration of independence in 2008 did not violate international law. The court therefore rejected the objections of Serbia from which Kosovo split after years of oppression and conflict and after NATO bombed Serbia to stop its war on Kosovans.

Proposed EU 'letter' of fair trial rights welcome

Tue 20th Jul 2010

The European Commission has proposed a new European law to make mandatory a 'letter of rights' for all suspects upon arrest in any EU country, in a language they understand.

LibDems call for new sustainable economy with small businesses at the forefront

Mon 19th Jul 2010

Sarah Ludford recently attended a Westminster reception hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses, at which LibDem Business Secretary Vince Cable was the guest speaker. Sarah, a long time champion of small businesses said:

Sarah and Vince Cable at the FSB summer reception (photography: Ludford Office)

Sarah debates the EU's accession to the European Convention on Human Rights and enforcement of its judgements in the European Parliament

Fri 16th Jul 2010

Question by Joanna Senyszyn: The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has recently delivered several rulings regarding legal provisions in Poland which are in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights. Hitherto, the question of how ECHR rulings are implemented by EU Member States which are also members of the Council of Europe has been a matter for each individual Member State. Will the anticipated accession of the European Union to the European Convention on Human Rights alter this situation and, in particular, are there any plans to introduce EU mechanisms for monitoring the implementation of ECHR rulings by Member States of the European Union which are also members of the Council of Europe?

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