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HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeMy Lords, I am sorry, but there is no point in me reiterating what I have said before about the terms of reference and scope of the commission. However, I agree with my noble…09 Nov 2020HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeMy Lords, I am sorry, but I have to say again that this House will hear when the commission will start, who will be on it, and its terms of reference and scope in due course.09 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, the result is clear and we have already agreed in the usual channels that Clause 43 is consequential on Clause 42. Clause 43: Unfettered access to UK internal market for…09 Nov 2020HANSARDServices of Lawyers and Lawyer’s Practice (Revocation etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 21 July and 24 September be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 29 October .09 Nov 2020HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeMy Lords, the Government made a commitment in their 2019 manifesto to establish a royal commission on criminal justice. We are absolutely committed to doing this. A budget has…09 Nov 2020HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeMy Lords, I reiterate that we cannot announce anything today about the royal commission. However, I can, once again, say that a team of officials has been established. It is…09 Nov 2020HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeMy Lords, the Government remain committed to establishing a royal commission on criminal justice. It has been necessary to prioritise responding to the immediate impact of…09 Nov 2020HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeI thank my noble friend. I cannot say whether the commission will look at that but the Government are committed to learning from the lessons and building on the innovations…09 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, the result is clear, and we have already agreed in the usual channels that Clauses 45, 46 and 47 are consequential on Clause 44.09 Nov 2020HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeThe commission is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address the challenges in the criminal justice system that noble Lords have brought up today. This work is extremely…09 Nov 2020HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeMy Lords, I cannot answer that. In fact, I had it in another pack on a previous Question. I will certainly write to the noble Lord.09 Nov 2020HANSARDPrisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 1 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1A.03 Nov 2020HANSARDPrisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillMy Lords, I reiterate my thanks to the noble Baronesses, Lady Kennedy and Lady Barker, and others who brought this amendment for supporting what the Government are doing. I know…03 Nov 2020HANSARDPrisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillAs noble Lords are aware, the Bill amends the release provisions that apply to offenders who do not disclose information relating to cases of murder, manslaughter or taking or…03 Nov 2020HANSARDServices of Lawyers and Lawyer’s Practice (Revocation etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I thank all noble Lords for their valuable contributions. I will start with my noble friend Lord Kirkhope. I listened to everything he said. I do not have very much to say, other…29 Oct 2020HANSARDTaking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Taking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.29 Oct 2020HANSARDServices of Lawyers and Lawyer’s Practice (Revocation etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, these regulations relate to the recognition of legal qualifications and European lawyers’ practice rights and form part of the Government’s preparations for the end of…29 Oct 2020HANSARDServices of Lawyers and Lawyer’s Practice (Revocation etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Services of Lawyers and Lawyer’s Practice (Revocation etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.29 Oct 2020HANSARDTaking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020I thank noble Lords for taking part in this very short debate. The fact that it is a short debate is very welcome on a Thursday evening. The noble Lords, Lord Berkeley and Lord…29 Oct 2020HANSARDTaking Account of Convictions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2020My Lords, this instrument will implement the separation provision in the EU withdrawal agreement on taking account of convictions. In accordance with the separation provision, it…29 Oct 2020