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HANSARDNational Marriage WeekMy noble friend is absolutely right. However, the Government are committed to reducing conflict between parents, whether they are together or separated, to help them manage their…20 Apr 2021HANSARDNational Marriage WeekMy Lords, in both primary and secondary schools, we are increasing the amount of relationship education we provide. At the end of primary, we expect that pupils are taught that…20 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: One Year ReportMy Lords, there is a five-minute time limit.25 Mar 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemMy noble friend is correct that under current legislation, the date of the hearing determines whether the defendant appears in a youth court or in an adult court. However, she…23 Mar 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemI do not think I heard the whole question from the noble Lord, but if it is about the age in law, I have answered that question before. If that is an issue, the Police, Crime,…23 Mar 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemI think I have answered this question once before. HMCTS is working to clear the youth court backlog at pace. The magistrates’ courts, where most youth cases are heard, disposed…23 Mar 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemI have no information that the age will rise from 10 to 12 but that may be debated in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which is in the other place and will be coming…23 Mar 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemThe youth justice working group, chaired by the judicial lead on youth justice, has been set up exactly to reduce the impact of Covid-19 delays on the youth court and trials…23 Mar 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemThe noble Lord is absolutely right: we need to keep an eye on timings and where these communities are. However, we also need to make sure that we do everything we possibly can…23 Mar 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemMy Lords, the courts are working to prioritise trials involving youth defendants, particularly when they involve a child who is about to turn 18. When a child turns 18 after an…23 Mar 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemThe noble Baroness is correct about the report, which I read for another Question I was answering quite recently. Absolutely—every effort should be made by the whole of the…23 Mar 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemThe Government are working to achieve quicker and more certain decision-making for victims of modern slavery but also youths. The Single Competent Authority was launched in April…23 Mar 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemThe noble Lord has a point here, but the youth courts look after very young children, who have very different needs from young adults. Special measures exist in the youth courts…23 Mar 2021HANSARDRacismMy Lords, this Government campaigned on commitments to tackle prejudice, racism and discrimination. That is why the Prime Minister established the Commission on Race and Ethnic…15 Mar 2021HANSARDRacismMy noble friend is correct, but the Government are campaigning on their commitments to tackle racism and discrimination. They are committed to increasing ethnic minority…15 Mar 2021HANSARDRacismMy Lords, this issue is something that the Government have been working on with the private sector for a long time and will continue to do so, particularly on increasing the…15 Mar 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern IrelandNo, my Lords, I do not agree. The protocol is an important part of what we are working towards with Northern Ireland and the whole of the island. Therefore, we need to make sure…15 Mar 2021HANSARDRacismWe certainly will, and I will take that back to the department on behalf of the noble Baroness.15 Mar 2021HANSARDRacismMy Lords, on 26 February we released a second report on the progress being made on tackling Covid-19 disparities experienced by individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds. I am…15 Mar 2021HANSARDRacismMy Lords, there was obviously, in the last few years, a large report on racism within the police. However, we will continue to work on this, and the commission will continue to…15 Mar 2021