Lord David Alton of Liverpool

Lord David Alton of Liverpool is an independent crossbench member of the U.K. House of Lords and a longtime advocate for human rights, religious freedom, and humanitarian issues. He has served in Parliament since 1979, first as a Member of the House of Commons and, since 1997, in the Lords. Lord Alton is known for his leadership on issues of genocide prevention, freedom of belief, and international justice, often raising the plight of persecuted minorities in parliamentary debates. He works closely with NGOs, faith groups, and international institutions to advance human dignity, accountability, and global human rights protections.