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HANSARDMigration and Economic Development Partnership with RwandaMy Lords, I thank both noble Lords for their comments. They will understand, as I said yesterday, that there are certain things which I cannot say because of ongoing legal…15 Jun 2022HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Examining Officers and Review Officers) Order 2022That the draft Order laid before the House on 11 May be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 13 June .14 Jun 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaMy Lords, I have given my view on morality and I expect that God will be the judge of my morality or otherwise. As to whether my right honourable friend the Home Secretary has…14 Jun 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaMy noble friend is of course absolutely right. We have to strike that balance between being compassionate to those who need our refuge and asylum in this country and stopping some…14 Jun 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaI thank the right reverend Prelate for his points. As I have outlined, our safe and legal routes have been extremely generous to those who most need our protection—those from…14 Jun 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaAs I said to the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, we have brought 200,000 people here since 2015. As for the Permanent Secretary’s comments, he made it clear that he considered it…14 Jun 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaWe have been very clear that each case will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. No one will be sent anywhere where they might be persecuted or where their human rights might be…14 Jun 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaThe courts have now determined twice and there will be a JR process in July. That will be the extent of my comments on the legal process, because it is ongoing.14 Jun 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaMy Lords, before I start, I think this is an appropriate point to remember the victims of the Grenfell fire. On morality, I do not think it is moral to allow people to stand by…14 Jun 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaWe had a debate about this. A memorandum of understanding was reached with Rwanda, as opposed to a treaty, which would of course have been laid before Parliament.14 Jun 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaThe noble Baroness is right that a legal process is ongoing. Nevertheless, the Home Office has a duty to uphold the law. There have already been two court proceedings and we await…14 Jun 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2022That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 11 May be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 13 June.14 Jun 2022HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Examining Officers and Review Officers) Order 2022My Lords, this instrument would give effect to the draft code of practice which covers the exercise of counterterrorism port examination powers under Schedule 7 to the Terrorism…13 Jun 2022HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Examining Officers and Review Officers) Order 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Terrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Examining Officers and Review Officers) Order 2022.13 Jun 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2022My Lords, these regulations were laid before the House on 11 May. Following the terrorist attack at Fishmongers’ Hall—I take this opportunity to remember again the victims of that…13 Jun 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2022.13 Jun 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2022I thank both noble Lords for their basically supportive and succinct points. On the necessity for the new power, it was recommended by Jonathan Hall QC, as I said, and the…13 Jun 2022HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Code of Practice for Examining Officers and Review Officers) Order 2022My Lords, I again thank both noble Lords for their very constructive points and in general. I will not repeat some of our debates on the Nationality and Borders Act—it keeps…13 Jun 2022HANSARDMale Victims of Crime: SupportI could not agree more with the right reverend Prelate on the point that preventing it in the first place is far better than having it happen and there being subsequent victims of…09 Jun 2022HANSARDMale Victims of Crime: SupportI do not think there should be any favour. The whole concept and application of domestic abuse means that the system should ensure remedies and solutions for victims—as opposed to…09 Jun 2022