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HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I and, I am sure, my noble friend Lady Hamwee are very grateful for the Minister’s response and assurances. Obviously we will take that back, and I assume there is…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, this is a simple, straightforward amendment which prevents the Secretary of State sitting on the strategic plan consultation. It has been known for a busy Secretary of…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillThis suite of amendments is designed to extend the list of public authorities that have a duty to co-operate with the commissioner to bodies that may well be able to give…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillI am grateful to all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. It never ceases to amaze me, when I read an amendment which sounds like a simple matter, that other noble…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, first, I would like to add my thanks to the chorus of praise that is being heaped on the tremendously clear and cogent introduction by the noble Baroness, Lady Lister.…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, this is a very simple and straightforward amendment. It requires the commissioner to use the power under Section 15 of the Bill to help ensure that the children of…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, this short group is another attempt by the Lib Dem team to ensure that the domestic abuse commissioner has all the powers that she needs. Amendment 24 addresses the need…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I strongly support these amendments, although, like the noble Earl, Lord Lytton, I lack the knowledge, skills and experience of the noble Baronesses, Lady Meacher and…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, this suite of amendments tackles the issue of who the commissioner should report to. The noble Lords, Lord Rosser and Lord Cormack, the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, and…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, in this group the Committee has already heard a great deal about the role of substance abuse in domestic abuse. I pay tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay of…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, again, the contributions to this very short debate have been extremely powerful and interesting. Listening to the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay, made me wonder whether I…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, as my noble friend Lady Hamwee has outlined, the aim of this group of amendments is to ensure that the commissioner is independent and able to perform her role…25 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I acknowledge all the points that noble Lords have made on this group, and I totally agree with the sentiment that trauma to babies and small children is of the utmost…25 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, this is such a difficult issue. This afternoon we have heard strong and cogent arguments on both sides. I pay tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Meyer, for telling her…25 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Hidden Harms during LockdownI am grateful to the Government for the Statement and for all the things they are doing to support victims of domestic abuse in the pandemic and in the longer term through the…19 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, this has been a heck of a long time coming, and so many victims, particularly during the pandemic, have suffered in the meantime—but we finally have a Bill that will…05 Jan 2021