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HANSARDHate Crimes: MisogynyI am not particularly equipped to talk about Everyone’s Invited, but I will go back to the point that was made, which the noble Baroness is following up on, which is that respect…06 Dec 2021HANSARDHate Crimes: MisogynyThe noble and learned Baroness is absolutely right, and we look forward to the Law Commission’s recommendations in this area.06 Dec 2021HANSARDHate Crimes: MisogynyWe need to strike a balance. On defining what women are, I do not think that the time that I am allotted today is long enough—the noble Baroness is tempting me, but I shall not be…06 Dec 2021HANSARDHate Crimes: MisogynyMy Lords, the Government are committed to tackling violence against women and girls. We have asked the Law Commission to undertake a review of hate crime legislation, including…06 Dec 2021HANSARDHate Crimes: MisogynyIt was clear from the murder of Sarah Everard and the ensuing inquiry that we need to look into an awful lot of areas: the culture, vetting and other elements of what might have…06 Dec 2021HANSARDHate Crimes: MisogynyIt is incumbent on us all, whether we are parents, teachers or somebody else with influence on children’s lives, to teach them the value of respect towards each other and towards…06 Dec 2021HANSARDHate Crimes: MisogynyMy Lords, what the noble Baroness has outlined goes far beyond misogyny, although I totally appreciate her question, in that quite often it starts with misogyny. On rape…06 Dec 2021HANSARDHate Crimes: MisogynyI agree with the noble Lord that it is not just about looking at the recommendations, but about seeing how we can put them into legislation and how they become part of our efforts…06 Dec 2021HANSARDFinancial Fraud: Vulnerable PeopleI most certainly will get back to the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, on those statistics, and any facts and figures I have for him for during that period, because it must have been a…02 Dec 2021HANSARDFinancial Fraud: Vulnerable PeopleMy Lords, I add my thanks and congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord Sharkey, for securing this very important debate and for all the very valuable points he has raised. I of…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTerrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2021It is quarterly. I turn to the review of Prevent. Sorry, I did not quite finish the previous point. As to the effectiveness of resources, clearly, I cannot comment on individual…30 Nov 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Older PeopleIn the Crime Survey for England and Wales 2020, it is estimated that 4.4% of women aged 60 to 74 were victims of domestic abuse, as were an estimated 1.9% of men—so there is…30 Nov 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Older PeopleWhat the noble Baroness points to there is the sheer complexity of abuse, dependency and what the various different agencies need to look out for in identifying and dealing with…30 Nov 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Older PeopleA significant amount of funding has been put in place, but the noble Baroness is right to point to research. We have had significant engagement with all parts of the support…30 Nov 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Older PeopleThe noble Baroness will know that all legislation that is put through and agreed in Parliament is monitored, reviewed and checked to see whether it is fit for purpose and whether…30 Nov 2021HANSARDAntique Firearms (Amendment) Regulations 2021That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 14 September be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 23 November .30 Nov 2021HANSARDTerrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2021My Lords, I beg to move that the order, which provides for the continuation of the Secretary of State’s TPIM powers, or terrorism prevention and investigation measures, for a…30 Nov 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Older PeopleMy Lords, the statutory definition of domestic abuse encompasses sexual, violent, coercive, controlling, psychological, emotional and economic abuse. The Domestic Abuse Act’s…30 Nov 2021HANSARDTerrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2021I partly answered them, but I am happy to clarify in writing. I beg to move.30 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThat the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 10, Schedule 1, Clause 11, Schedule 2, Clauses 12 to 43, Schedule 3,…30 Nov 2021