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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I said that the Minister made some allusion to me in the context of Amendments 94 and 97 as he was concluding his remarks. I have never suggested that the officers of…21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillBefore the noble Lord sits down, I have a question. He talks about the tiny proportion of the cases which are dealt with by Operation Kenova. The reality is that Operation Kenova…21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, today, the Day of Reflection, was proposed many years ago by Healing Through Remembering. It is a very symbolic day, as noble Lords have noted, for families of victims,…21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, most of the amendments in this group are unexceptional. I have tabled Amendments 21 and 26 to Clause 9, which provides that close family members will have to apply to…21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I must apologise to the House. I omitted to declare my interest as a member of the Operation Kenova steering group when I spoke on it previously. The amendments in this…21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillCan the Minister enlighten us as to what remedy the Bill will provide to those who seek, in the civil court, not information but damages for torts they have suffered and that will…21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillCould the Minister explain to us how they are compatible?21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillPossibly my question was not properly phrased. Could the Minister explain how an immunity provision such as this is compliant with our obligations?21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I will speak to my Amendment 13, which is also in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie, and which simply requires the removal of the word “reasonably” from…21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI thank the Minister for giving way. Does he accept that, in the examples he gave of the time within which information might reasonably be provided, and the powers of the chair of…21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, group 6 refers to criminal justice outcomes. These really are the critical clauses. They remove from those affected by deaths and serious injuries between 1966 and 1998…21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillThe noble Lord is very generous. I want to ask him if legal aid is available to everyone for inquests, or is it assessed according to income?21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I would like to query what the Minister said about Amendments 94 and 97 and about me. I have never suggested that the officers of the ICRIR would not have the powers of…21 Jun 2023HANSARDBaby-changing FacilitiesMy Lords, in considering the situation of parents who wish to change babies in hospitality venues, will the Minister also consider parents who need to change children with…06 Jun 2023HANSARDDriving LicencesMy Lords, is the Minister aware that in Northern Ireland there is a system in which drivers who pass their tests are required to display restricted plates and are restricted to…05 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, the discussion on Amendment 154A shows the importance of getting legislation right in the first instance. I speak in support of Amendment 146 to Clause 34, to which I…11 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, this part of the Bill provides for history and memorialisation. It is about creating as true and honest an account as possible—one which has integrity—of what happened…11 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillBefore the Minister sits down, will there be any process by which complainant compensation or damages can be awarded after Clause 39 comes into effect, or will anybody who was…11 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillIt has to be said that the powers of investigation conferred on the commissioner for investigations in the statute are not the same powers as the powers—for example, to access…11 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillDoes it not seem slightly precipitate to be engaging the services of the chief commissioner and other commissioners when the powers and duties of the commission have yet to be…11 May 2023