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HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, outside this place the amendment is causing quite a lot of excitement and anticipation—certainly a lot of interest —on social media, in the press and among the NGO world…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, this amendment attempts to repeal the defence of reasonable punishment as part of the Children Act. In my mind, that would effectively criminalise parents for reasonably…15 Mar 2021HANSARDInternational Women’s DayIn following on from the noble Lord, Lord Winston, I want to thank him on behalf of so many people for his work on IVF. Women everywhere are in his debt. It has been stated here…11 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, the new statutory duty on local authorities to provide safe accommodation-based services for victims of domestic abuse and their children is widely welcomed, but I am…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillFirst, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, for such clarity in raising some of my concerns. My enthusiasm for the Domestic Abuse Bill is somewhat muted by the worrying trend…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I was rather surprised to discover that the Government have accepted this amendment. The disclosure of sexual photographs and films is egregious and abusive, but I am…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillIn my short time in this House, I have been hugely impressed by the fairness, clarity and reasonableness of the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb—that might be bad for her…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillIt is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Altmann. That speech was so well articulated, passionate and thought-provoking. I also echo and “Hear, hear” her comments on…08 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation Return and Awarding Qualifications in 2021Can the noble Baroness explain on what evidence the Government made the extraordinary decision to mandate that secondary pupils mask up in the classroom, especially as in August,…01 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers and Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, as the Minister has noted, retaining public trust is key, especially if we want people to go along with incredibly draconian and invasive tools in terms of isolation. It…01 Mar 2021HANSARDFishing Sector and Coastal CommunitiesI am sorry. Okay. My first Question—forgive me. You get the idea.25 Feb 2021HANSARDFishing Sector and Coastal CommunitiesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking (1) to support coastal communities, and (2) to improve the capacity of the fishing sector, before 2026.25 Feb 2021HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillMy Lords, like others, I would have preferred the unapologetic word “woman” to “mother”, but I warmly commend the Government for listening and especially the noble Lord, Lord…25 Feb 2021HANSARDFishing Sector and Coastal CommunitiesI thank the Minister for that Answer. I am sure that he is as fed up as I am with those using fishing as an excuse to indulge in Brexit bashing. I am also sure that he will…25 Feb 2021HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Triesman, because that was a brilliant speech. I have found the speeches today humbling, articulate and wonderful, and…22 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, when considering these amendments, I thought at first about tackling the perpetrators guilty of persistent stalking and constant and continued terrorising or harassment…10 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I might as well start by saying that as Baroness Fox of Buckley in North Wales, and with close family and friends who work in the area of domestic abuse, there is some…10 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, on an earlier day in Committee, the noble Lord, Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, said: “The Bill seeks to raise the profile of domestic abuse in all its forms, and the wide…10 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, one salutary and useful aspect of this amendment is that it has focused our minds on false memories and false allegations. It is therefore a reminder that we must…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, during the Committee discussions last week, the noble Lord, Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, commented on how helpful the debate on presumed parental consent was, and I agree.…08 Feb 2021