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HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMay I press the Minister on one specific point? I understand what he is saying about management of risk, but would it be possible for a convicted sex offender—a serious sex…15 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, the Gender Recognition Act 2004 was designed for a world with low demand for gender recognition certificates and did not anticipate modern safeguarding realities. I…15 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I add my voice to the support for my noble friend Lady Owen from across the Committee. She has done a great service to victims of these crimes all across the country,…09 Dec 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, a lot of good points have already been made in this debate and it is clear that the principle of devolution is supported across all of our Benches. I have personally…08 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, there is a dismal pattern in our country in response to serious failings of the state. First, we see denials and cover-ups, then the issue gains traction, but shock and…27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for addressing my amendment and the others in such detail, and my noble friends Baroness Cash and Lord Blencathra for adding their support. Even…27 Nov 2025HANSARDNon-Crime Hate IncidentsI thank the Minister for that Answer. He may not be aware that in 2023 I was charged with a non-crime hate incident. Thanks to my noble friend Lord Young of Acton, who is in his…24 Nov 2025HANSARDNon-Crime Hate IncidentsTo ask His Majesty’s Government, following the decision of police forces to stop investigating non-crime hate incidents, whether they plan to abolish them altogether.24 Nov 2025HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, in this Second Reading debate, I will open by speaking about women who cannot speak for themselves and highlight what I think are two significant omissions. First, may I…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I strongly support the amendments in this group and will briefly speak to mine, which would strengthen the amendments laid by my noble friends on the Front Bench. They…11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, this amendment in my name follows on from the previous group of amendments and seeks to go much further. I have no doubt that the Government will not accept this…11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI beg leave to withdraw my amendment.11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his comments and for his consideration of the points I have raised. I thank my noble friend Lord Cameron of Lochiel for his comments supporting…11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister very much for listening to my comments and responding in such detail. I agree with the right reverend Prelate that we should tread very carefully…11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, it is my understanding that he is an Anglican bishop, but I will let him speak for himself on this matter. I beg to move.11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, these amendments are tabled after I tried and failed to obtain information that I believe is in the public interest from the Government, from Written Questions and…11 Nov 2025