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HANSARDPolice: Body-worn VideosMy noble friend is right that selective release of video can paint a very different picture from what actually happened. This point has been made again and again. It is absolutely…07 Jul 2021HANSARDPolice: Body-worn VideosMy noble friend makes a good point, but we have to be careful here. The use of body-worn video has to be lawful, necessary and proportionate, and I think that is why the call for…07 Jul 2021HANSARDPolice: Body-worn VideosIndeed; our relationship with the devolved authorities is always one of learning from each other and passing on examples of good practice.07 Jul 2021HANSARDPolice: Body-worn VideosAgain, that is a pertinent point. Clearly, every case is different. Police getting evidence to court may well be undermined by material that has been released online beforehand,…07 Jul 2021HANSARDPolice: Body-worn VideosMy Lords, the release of material from body-worn videos is a matter for police forces. To assist the police in taking decisions on the release of such material, the National…07 Jul 2021HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeI thank the noble Lord for his questions. On a September extension, the scheme has been open now for over two years, which is a reasonable time, in our estimation. The noble Lord…01 Jul 2021HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeI am very happy to meet the noble Baroness to discuss both the horticultural and fishing industries. She will know that a pilot is currently under way for seasonal agricultural…01 Jul 2021HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeMy Lords, it was not arbitrary; these things have to come to an end at some point. As I say, the deadline has come over two years since the scheme opened, which was incredibly…01 Jul 2021HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeI can confirm to my noble friend that not all applications concluded are accepted. There will be some specific cohorts of people who will not have their applications accepted; for…01 Jul 2021HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeI totally acknowledge the noble Lord’s point about children who in years to come might not have that status and therefore will need to apply for it. That is why the scheme, which…01 Jul 2021HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeI thank the noble Earl for that question. To update him, Home Office officials recently met the3million to discuss those proposals in more detail. The use of QR codes is something…01 Jul 2021HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeI think what the noble Baroness asks is: beyond the deadline, what support will be available? The Settlement Resolution Centre will certainly be open after the deadline, and the…01 Jul 2021HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeThe East Timor issue has been drawn to my attention, and we will continue to encourage those who are eligible to apply as soon as possible. The noble Viscount will, I hope, know…01 Jul 2021HANSARDNationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) (No. 2) OrderI thank the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, for tabling this Motion—[ Laughter. ] I did mean that sincerely, although it might have come out all wrong. On the noble Lord’s second point,…24 Jun 2021HANSARDNationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) (No. 2) OrderThat the draft Order laid before the House on 20 May be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 22 June . Amendment to the Motion24 Jun 2021HANSARDLaw Enforcement Agencies: Duty of CandourMy Lords, first, I extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Daniel Morgan. Regarding who should be held accountable, the Home Secretary has asked the Metropolitan Police…22 Jun 2021HANSARDLaw Enforcement Agencies: Duty of CandourMy Lords, the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel recommends legislating for a duty of candour, which is a proposal put forward by the Hillsborough families. The Government are…22 Jun 2021HANSARDLaw Enforcement Agencies: Duty of CandourI say to the noble Lord that I agree with pretty much everything he says. This work is urgent. I know that work is progressing at pace and that the Home Secretary wants to speak…22 Jun 2021HANSARDNationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021My Lords, with a bit of déjà vu and humble apologies, I beg to move that this Committee do consider the draft order. It was laid before Parliament in May and is made in exercise…22 Jun 2021HANSARDNationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021My Lords, I thank noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. My noble friend Lord Bourne asked about illegal migration at Calais and Dunkirk. He will know that the UK and France…22 Jun 2021