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HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakMy Lords, in the face of an unimaginable tragedy, the Nowak family has shown a level of moral leadership that puts many in the political sphere to shame. While others have rushed…03 Jun 2026HANSARDRetirement and Participation CommitteeMy Lords, I will restrict my remarks to the Government’s proposals for policing. At the start of the last Session, many of us hoped for a serious reforming agenda after too many…18 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I will restrict my remarks to the Government’s proposals for policing. At the start of the last Session, many of us hoped for a serious reforming agenda after too many…18 May 2026HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025My Lords, for “enhanced tier” premises, the Act requires a senior individual to be responsible for compliance. Although they are not personally liable for wider organisational…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I will speak to Motion C1. I thank the Minister for Amendments 342C and 342D. I also thank the Minister and his officials for the time that they have spent with me…22 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, Motion S1 is in my name. On Report, your Lordships supported Amendment 342 for one overriding reason: to make sure that the tragic failures of the past are not built…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillLeave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 342.”16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I move Motion S1, and I would like to test the opinion of the House.16 Apr 2026HANSARDSouthport InquiryMy Lords, I commend the Statement made in the other place. Our thoughts remain with the families of Elsie Dot, Bebe and Alice, and with those still living with the physical and…15 Apr 2026HANSARDKnife CrimeMy Lords, we welcome the Government’s new strategy in broad terms. It is the right direction of travel. There is much in Protecting Lives , Building Hope to support the focus on…15 Apr 2026HANSARDNitrous OxideMy Lords, the White Paper on policing recognises the need for a strong national forensic service, but the issue will be how it keeps up with the huge number of drugs that are…13 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, this Bill attempted to canter through some profoundly important issues, such as child sexual abuse, which the police have described to me as a “tsunami” and which I do…25 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, in moving this amendment, I will also speak to Amendment 417A. Amendment 409G would ensure that, before a court imposes a youth diversion order, it has clear evidence of…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I am disappointed with the Minister’s response because the current duty to consult requires the police to speak only to the youth offending team, not to social services,…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, these amendments all address the same question: how we protect the public from unlawful force while treating officers fairly when they carry out dangerous duties on our…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, Amendment 393 seeks to protect the operational independence of chief constables by introducing vital safeguards at the point of suspension—the moment when they are most…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillAmazed is the word.11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThe noble Lord, Lord Pannick, tells me that it is a victory. I thank the Minister for that confirmation, and I am very pleased that it is not just when some chief constables are…11 Mar 2026