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HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, unsurprisingly, I agree with everyone who has spoken so far except, I am afraid, for the noble Lord, Lord Horam. This is why: we are out of the EU now and have taken…03 Feb 2022HANSARDIndependent Office for Police ConductMy Lords, whatever our differences, I have no doubt that the Minister feels as disgusted as I do—I want to say that. This was horrific hearing and reading for all of us. However,…02 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMay I just suggest to the Committee that we proceed with the Committee? I occasionally have nightmares about these issues and I am probably too sensitive to engage in human rights…01 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I think we have been having this debate all my adult life and probably all my life, but I am certainly happy to keep having it; there is nothing wrong with that.…01 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillTo comply with the ECHR means complying not just with Article 8 but with Article 8 read with Article 14, which means respecting the right to family life but also not…01 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords—01 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillI wonder if I could ask the noble Lord two questions. First, obviously public opinion is always relevant, but does he concede that, by definition, someone who is a genuine…01 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords—01 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillGiven that the Government’s position is that they are right about the refugee convention; given that they disagree with the UNHCR but have their own interpretation under which…01 Feb 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, the supporters of his amendment and everyone who has spoken in this debate. I am sure that the Minister will reflect…31 Jan 2022HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Young People’s Enfranchisement) Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Adonis on bringing forward this Bill. I thank him for giving me a timely reminder that legislation can sometimes be empowering rather…28 Jan 2022HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Young People’s Enfranchisement) Bill [HL]Indeed, but I was referring to the noble Baroness’s expertise rather than suggesting that she was speaking on its behalf. I am grateful for her clarification. Fourthly and…28 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillForgive me, but is the noble Lord agreeing with me that, in relation to citizenship rights that the Government are seeking to confer on those who should have them, there should…27 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I have listened to this debate with enormous care. I have conflicting feelings about it. I do not know whether I am prouder of the quality, logic and humanity of so many…27 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I briefly pay tribute to my noble friend Lady Lister of Burtersett for her campaigning on this issue and on so many related issues on behalf of the poorest and most…27 Jan 2022HANSARDSocial Care Sector: Private EquityMy Lords, front-line carers often get paid around £9 or £10 an hour, and it is hard to survive on that. Yet last year, Barchester Healthcare’s CEO collected 120 times more than…27 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillIn the light of the eloquent and compelling speeches made in this debate, does the Minister concede a distinction between people who leave a territory to settle elsewhere and…27 Jan 2022HANSARDRape TrialsMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for acknowledging the issue of resources in relation to sexual offences, in particular, and for the other commitments that he has made, but…25 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I rise in support of my noble and learned friend Lord Falconer of Thoroton, who is, as your Lordships will appreciate, a former Lord Chancellor and law officer. I…25 Jan 2022HANSARDVaccine Patents WaiverTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to support a vaccine patents waiver at the World Trade Organisation.24 Jan 2022