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HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Ninth sitting)Parliamentarians have a long history of protesting with many different organisations, so I encourage those who feel strongly willed to join protests, if they are appropriate.…08 Jun 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Ninth sitting)Again, my hon. Friend makes an excellent point. The people who want to impose these conditions are the very people who the protesters are trying to change; they do not like that,…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEEA Nationals: Settled or Pre-settled StatusOn 26 May, in response to a question from the hon. Member for North Down (Stephen Farry), the Prime Minister told the House that the law would be “merciful” to any EU citizens…07 Jun 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Eighth sitting)My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. My constituent Ian Ackley was also abused, by Barry Bennell. He was one of the first whistleblowers on the sexual abuse of young men…27 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q More generally, what are your thoughts on the length of sentences for children set out in part 7 of the Bill? Stephanie Roberts-Bibby: We strongly believe that when the offence…18 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q I have a question about minimum-term sentences. We have a situation whereby if a young person commits an offence when they are under 18, but there is a delay in their coming to…18 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Do Alison or David have any insights? I imagine not, but if they do I am happy to hear from them. David Lloyd: All I would add—I am sure Members will be very much familiar with…18 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q I have just one question, about youth remand. I want to ask what assessments people have made about the remand to local authority accommodation for children and, in particular,…18 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q Some witnesses such as child witnesses and people who are particularly vulnerable take part remotely in hearings. What are your thoughts on the technology currently in place in…18 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q A final question about limiting the use of child remand: do you think the provisions in the Bill go far enough? Adrian Crossley: We welcome the addition of the new statutory…18 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q Still on the subject of problem-solving courts, I am concerned that the problem-solving courts do not include mental health. People with ADHD and neurodiverse and mental health…18 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Self-employed PeopleMore than 900,000 people who were self-employed at the start of the crisis, including many in the creative industries sector, now say that they are having to leave the sector as…27 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Self-employed PeopleWhat fiscal steps he is taking to support self-employed people as covid-19 restrictions are lifted.27 Apr 2021HANSARD ODA BudgetUNICEF says that we are facing a children’s rights crisis, so will the Minister tell us what steps he has taken to ensure that children are protected from the impact of these cuts…26 Apr 2021HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismThis Labour Opposition have made it clear repeatedly that our first, overriding priority is, and always will be, to protect the British public and keep our communities safe. This…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Carbon Monoxide: Safety, Testing and AwarenessI wonder what thought my hon. Friend has given to carbon monoxide alarms. In the same way that fire alarms detect smoke, does she think there should be an obligation on anyone who…21 Apr 2021HANSARDDraft Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2021Thank you, Mr Paisley. The Opposition have no issue with the Government about the SI, and for that reason we will not divide on the matter.20 Apr 2021HANSARDDraft Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. As set out by the Minister, the purpose of the SI is a relatively simple one. When making civil money or possession…20 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateFace coverings are likely to remain a feature to protect against covid-19, but people with hidden disabilities who cannot wear such coverings will face abuse. Despite raising the…19 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsHomelessness is a big factor in ex-prisoners, particularly women, reoffending. In January, the Ministry of Justice announced £20 million for five pilot schemes of temporary…19 Apr 2021