Lord Lexden receives another independent education honour 10th July 2013 In early July he became President of the Council for Independent Education which represents the interests of independent sixth- form colleges. Recent News
Lord Lexden deplores the Northern Ireland Executive’s rejection of the new libel law 30th June 2013 A debate on this very serious matter took place in the Lords' Grand Committee on June 27, opened by Alistair Lexden. Recent News
Lord Lexden condemns homophobic bullying in schools 20th June 2013 On June 20 a debate took place in the Lords on bullying in schools, Alistair Lexden thanked the government for its initiatives to help tackle homophobic... Recent News
Lord Lexden applauds the Prime Minister’s decision to hold the G8 Summit in Northern Ireland 18th June 2013 In a debate in the Lords on June 13, he said that the decision underlined the Prime Minister’s personal commitment to the Union between Northern Ireland and... Recent News
Lord Lexden draws attention to an underused part of the honours system 6th June 2013 At question time in the Lords on June 6 he suggested that more people should be appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honour which currently has 24... Recent News
Lord Lexden calls on the Church of England to condemn the criminalisation of homosexuality in Commonwealth countries 4th June 2013 In a debate in the Lords on June 4 he referred to the great influence which it has in Commonwealth countries. Recent News
Lord Lexden is installed as President of the Independent Schools Association 17th May 2013 Alistair Lexden received his badge of office on May 17 at the Association's annual conference, held this year at Eastbourne on the theme of school leadership. Recent News
Lord Lexden recalls Margaret Thatcher's association with his Essex birthplace 10th May 2013 In an article published in The Essex County Standard on May 3, Alistair Lexden looked back at the two years in the late 1940s when the future great Tory leader... Recent News
Lord Lexden and his fellow members of the Lords Constitution Committee publish a report on protecting the rights of Parliament 1st May 2013 For many years governments have often taken action (and spent public money) to prepare for institutional changes before Parliament has passed legislation... Recent News