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HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, is the noble Lord, Lord Pannick, suggesting that where sensitive matters are investigated, we should change the law? Let me refer to the case of a coroner investigating…02 Feb 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 72 and 80 in my name. I will not say anything about autonomy other than to mention to the noble Lord, Lord Pannick, that although it is a…30 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, to add to what has been said, AI is based on large language models, which involve big datasets. I ask your Lordships to consider whether such large datasets, based on…30 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I added my name in support of the amendment from the noble Lord, Lord Evans of Rainow, for in-person assessment by the assisting doctor—the first assessment and the…30 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI came in just as the noble Viscount, Lord Hailsham, got up.27 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I shall say a few words in support of Amendment 449 from the noble Viscount, Lord Hailsham, and Amendment 454 from the noble Baroness, Lady Chakrabarti. I do so on the…27 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI was simply going to say that I agree with the reasons given by noble Lords, but in particular I want to stress the importance of having checks and balances in the constitution.…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, my Amendments 55, 246, 319, 342, 387, 453 and 513 are all about the same thing. They are designed to ensure that those contemplating assisted suicide fully understand…23 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillIs it the noble Baroness’s understanding of Clause 12(2)(d) that, while there is an obligation to discuss the person’s wishes in the event of complications arising, there is no…23 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillBefore the Minister sits down, may I simply seek a point of clarification? I note that the Government’s position was that they did not envisage any serious operational…23 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWhat would happen if they were taken to court in a medical negligence case? Let us take the example given by the noble Lord, Lord Mawson, where they had not explained graphically…23 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank the noble and learned Lord the sponsor for his response, and I agree with him on Clause 1(1), as I said. However, my amendment seeks to bring the same precise language to…16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will speak to my Amendments 40 and 59. The changes I propose may seem puzzling or pedantic, but, when dealing with legislation about life and death, every word…16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have contributed to this group. I am very grateful for the attention focused on the problems that people face in their lives, particularly…16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I support all six sub-paragraphs in the amendment in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Foster of Aghadrumsee, which was moved by the noble Lord, Lord Weir of…16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillIs the “must” there only a “may”?16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillIt is addressed to Amendment 30ZA amending Amendment 30. It is on page 2 of Today’s Lists . It is all too easy imagine such appeals by a family to altruistic feelings. They do not…16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI find the “must” in Clause 1(3) a bit puzzling. The noble and learned Lord can see that it reads: “The steps to be taken under sections 8, 10, 11 and 19 must be taken … when the…16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I have added my name to these amendments from the noble Lord, Lord Frost. I agree with what has been said. I agree with the need to avoid euphemism. The noble Lord, Lord…16 Jan 2026