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HANSARDRadicalisation in PrisonsThere was much discussion about the inadequacy of de-radicalisation work in prisons during the Committee stage of the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill, both in evidence and…14 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsCleveland has the third highest violent crime rate in the country and ranks sixth highest nationally for offences involving knives and sharp instruments. The most serious violent…13 Jul 2020HANSARDDraft Competition Appeal Tribunal (Coronavirus) (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2020Thank you very much, Ms Eagle. This is also the first time that I have served under your chairmanship. It will be a brief service on this occasion. I thank the Minister for…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr McCabe. I would like to reflect what the Minister has said and, first and foremost, thank you and Mr Robertson for conducting our proceedings…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. I would be doing a disservice to the many probation officers and others working in the service if I did not raise the issue…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)Will the Minister be specific? He says he does not think that there is any intention, but it could lead to young people being imprisoned alongside adults. Will he give that…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)The amendment in the name of the Minister seeks to amend clause 50 to make reference to sections 77 and 61 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000. Despite his…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Seventh sitting)The Minister, apart from the fact that he does not think the safeguarding is necessary, has just made a grand speech in support of my amendment. He has recognised very clearly…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Seventh sitting)It will be a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. New clause 12 would require that a counsellor be present during the time that any individual aged between 18…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)The Minister is nodding his head. He may have misinterpreted what I am trying to achieve with the new clause. He was saying that he does not want the detail of how we do…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for his explanation. If the Government recognise all their other statutory obligations in relation to women, that is a positive thing. On that basis,…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. New clause 3 would require the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament a report on the financial impact of the provisions…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)I will give way when I am ready, but I am going to refer to the Minister’s letter, because he has written to me; I appreciate that he took the time to do so. He said in that…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)That leaves me rather confused. The Minister says that his original speech was correct, and I assume that he is also saying that his letter to me was also correct, but as far as I…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. If the hon. Lady would like to deliver my speech, I would be quite happy to sit down and shut up. I think she suggested…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for that intervention. I think it is I who needs a dark room somewhere to try to settle my head on this issue, but it would be a good idea if we…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)I just wonder what probation officers and prison officers will have to say in a few years’ time when they are still telling us that there are insufficient prison and probation…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause asks for an oral statement, not a review. The Minister is probably relieved that he would not have to carry…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for reminding us about those different cohorts and how they have been dealt with. Of course, the Opposition very much supported the provisions that…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (Eighth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. New clause 9 would require a mental health assessment of an individual who has committed a terror offence to be carried out…07 Jul 2020