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HANSARDViolence Against Retail WorkersMy Lords, violence against retail workers does not stop at the shop door. Staff who refuse unlawful sales or challenge theft can face online threats and harassment. This includes…14 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeMy Lords, from these Benches, we join others in extending condolences for the death of Ann Widdecombe. The reaction to this tragedy has rightly included tributes from every party…14 Jul 2026HANSARDRochdale Grooming Gang: Offender DeportationMy Lords, this case arises from one of the most despicable and notorious failures of local agencies to protect local vulnerable girls. Can the Minister tell the House what…08 Jul 2026HANSARDPolice Leadership Commission ReportMy Lords, I welcome the report from the noble Lords, Lord Blunkett and Lord Herbert, which rightly starts with an uncomfortable truth: leadership across policing is too…08 Jul 2026HANSARDCounterterrorism: AI and Facial RecognitionMy Lords, the Government have committed substantial resources to live facial recognition technology, but, at present, the police authorisation makes no distinction between the…01 Jul 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 5, in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames, and the noble Lord, Lord Alton of Liverpool. This amendment seeks to…30 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillMy Lords, the Liberal Democrats support the principles of the Bill. We have been clear that we also want this legislation on the statute book and we will not seek to hold it up.…23 Jun 2026HANSARDGrooming Gangs: Independent InquiryMy Lords—22 Jun 2026HANSARDGrooming Gangs: Independent InquiryMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Casey, drew attention to the fact that victims may have had convictions for underage prostitution quashed yet they still remain criminalised for…22 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder 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 2026