Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. It's a great pleasure to open this debate at a crucial time for human rights in Wales, the UK and the world. I'd like to thank Plaid Cymru for co-sponsoring the debate and for showing their joint commitment to this issue. I'd also like to thank the leader of the Liberal Democrats in Wales, Jane Dodds, for her support.

Clearly, we meet regularly to discuss the issues with regard to Ukraine. Thousands have already died because of the contempt shown by the leader of Russia to international law. Millions more have fled from their homes and their nation. Some of them are now reaching the United Kingdom and Wales, shedding new light on how we treat people in the most appalling and trying circumstances and how we fulfil our own international obligations with regard to human rights.