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HANSARDDaniel Morgan Independent Panel ReportMy noble friend makes a very good point because in reading this report I observed that the Metropolitan Police is very good at doing the big things and that some of the important…24 Mar 2022HANSARDDaniel Morgan Independent Panel ReportI take the points the noble Earl makes about the various technological solutions. Of course, we will consider any recommendations made by the Angiolini inquiry in this space. I…24 Mar 2022HANSARDDaniel Morgan Independent Panel ReportOn the back of all the discussions we have been having today, it is written in statute that within 56 days the Mayor of London and the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police will…24 Mar 2022HANSARDDaniel Morgan Independent Panel ReportI think there is no doubt that that is the conclusion that all in this House have reached. I have talked about the various inspections that are going on, but I also want to come…24 Mar 2022HANSARDDaniel Morgan Independent Panel ReportMy Lords, I have touched on the new commissioner, and I expect that appointment to be very soon indeed. On the duty of candour, as the noble Baroness might have heard me say, last…24 Mar 2022HANSARDDaniel Morgan Independent Panel ReportMy Lords, I was not thinking so much about the warrant card in tracking, but if I get sacked as a Minister tomorrow because I have done so badly at this Statement, the minute I…24 Mar 2022HANSARDDaniel Morgan Independent Panel ReportI agree with the right reverend Prelate and I think I pointed out, either yesterday or the day before, that one thing we can be positive about is the increasing representation of…24 Mar 2022HANSARDDaniel Morgan Independent Panel ReportI think my right honourable friend the Policing Minister asked that question yesterday. It is a very sad question to have to ask, 35 years on. In terms of the MPS being an…24 Mar 2022HANSARDDaniel Morgan Independent Panel ReportMy Lords, I thank both noble Lords for the points that they have made. I join them in conveying our thoughts to the Daniel Morgan family, some 35 years after their trauma and…24 Mar 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 70 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 70A and 70B in lieu.22 Mar 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Russell of Liverpool, for seeking to move the debate forward by tabling an amendment in lieu. Before I turn to the specifics of his…22 Mar 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, with the leave of the House I will also speak to Motions F, F1, F2, G, H, H1 and N. I shall begin with Amendment 143, as I believe that there is a large measure of…22 Mar 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 143 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 143A, 143B and 143C in lieu. 143A Page 56, line 32, at end insert— “Expedited…22 Mar 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Strip-search of SchoolgirlThe noble Baroness will have heard me talk about some of the measures that are already in schools and public institutions to safeguard children. Safeguarding children should be at…22 Mar 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMoved by That this House do not insist on its Amendment 72, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 72A.22 Mar 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Strip-search of SchoolgirlMy Lords, on the latter question, the outcome of that will be forthcoming in the review undertaken by the IOPC. In terms of police and the interface with vulnerable people and…22 Mar 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMoved by That this House do not insist on its Amendment 80 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 80A, 80B, 80C, 80D, 80E and 80F to the words restored to the Bill by…22 Mar 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I have already spoken to Motion F and I beg to move.22 Mar 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Strip-search of SchoolgirlFirst, I join the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, in expressing my disgust at what has happened to a child—and at school, no less. He is absolutely right to ask the questions he has…22 Mar 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Strip-search of SchoolgirlI will try to answer those questions rapidly because I know that other noble Lords are keen to get in. Teachers have a very clear duty of care to the children in their schools;…22 Mar 2022