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HANSARDTrials: TimelinessThe noble Lord raises an interesting point. I can understand why it could be seen that the responses to the riots had been prioritised, but there are many reasons why those…10 Nov 2025HANSARDTrials: TimelinessI thank the noble Lord for that question. It is an interesting point. For example, the delays are much worse in central London than they are in Wales. There can be all kinds of…10 Nov 2025HANSARDTrials: TimelinessThat is another good question, as one would expect. The right reverend Prelate would not expect me to give a precise date, and I cannot. I am sure that noble Lords will understand…10 Nov 2025HANSARDFinancial Provision on DivorceI am afraid I am going to have to disappoint the noble Lord, Lord Sandhurst, because our assessment is that looking at these matters piecemeal will run the risk of creating new…10 Nov 2025HANSARDFinancial Provision on DivorceI am afraid that I will disappoint the noble Baroness. This is a manifesto commitment, and it will happen. We will issue our consultation by spring next year.10 Nov 2025HANSARDFinancial Provision on DivorceIt is very difficult to resist the noble and learned Baroness, with all her experience, but I am afraid that I will have to do so. I pay tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady…10 Nov 2025HANSARDFinancial Provision on DivorceI am grateful to the noble Baroness. One of the issues that the Government need to consider when deciding what to do about nuptial agreements is whether—and, if so, how—such…10 Nov 2025HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020 (Extension of Operative Period) Regulations 2025That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 2 September be approved. Relevant document: 36th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…28 Oct 2025HANSARDSecure 16 to 19 Academies BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for the positive and constructive debate on this important subject, and I congratulate my noble friend Lord Bach on bringing forward the Bill. I have…24 Oct 2025HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020 (Extension of Operative Period) Regulations 2025My Lords, the purpose of the instrument before your Lordships is to extend the powers to make regulations to implement private international law agreements for a further five…21 Oct 2025HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020 (Extension of Operative Period) Regulations 2025My Lords, I am extremely grateful to the noble and learned Lord for his contribution to this debate. He is a lawyer of great distinction, and his comments were listened to…21 Oct 2025HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020 (Extension of Operative Period) Regulations 2025That the Grand Committee do consider the Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020 (Extension of Operative Period) Regulations 2025. Relevant document:…21 Oct 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.16 Oct 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I do not want to disappoint anybody, but I am not my noble friend Lord Hanson of Flint; it would not be a very convincing impersonation, not least because he is sitting…16 Oct 2025HANSARDCompensation for Miscarriages of Justice (Alteration of Overall Compensation Limits) Order 2025That the draft Order laid before the House on 15 July be approved. Relevant document: 34th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee.18 Sept 2025HANSARDCompensation for Miscarriages of Justice (Alteration of Overall Compensation Limits) Order 2025That the Grand Committee do consider the Compensation for Miscarriages of Justice (Alteration of Overall Compensation Limits) Order 2025 Relevant documents: 34th Report from the…17 Sept 2025HANSARDCompensation for Miscarriages of Justice (Alteration of Overall Compensation Limits) Order 2025My Lords, I am grateful for the contributions to this debate. I shall start with the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd. The last time that I was answering questions…17 Sept 2025HANSARDCompensation for Miscarriages of Justice (Alteration of Overall Compensation Limits) Order 2025My Lords, miscarriages of justice have a devastating impact on those who suffer them. It is no exaggeration to say that such people are in fact victims of the state, so it is…17 Sept 2025HANSARDInterpreting Services in the Courts (Public Services Committee Report)My Lords, I start by thanking all noble Lords for the warmth of the welcome I have received this afternoon. Today is literally my second day in the job and therefore I hope that I…09 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, some may wonder why I, a criminal barrister, have chosen to speak in a debate on planning and infrastructure. The reason is that I have a lifelong interest in housing,…25 Jun 2025