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HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, these probing amendments relate to the operation of domestic abuse protection notices. Clause 22 sets out the matters which the police must consider before issuing a…01 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baronesses, Lady Hamwee and Lady Meacher, for setting out the case for these amendments, which seek to prevent personal information about…01 Feb 2021HANSARDEU-UK Joint Political Declaration on Asylum and ReturnsI know I will disappoint the noble Lord when I say that I will not be giving a running commentary on discussions but, yes, they have started and will be ongoing.28 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Joint Political Declaration on Asylum and ReturnsMy Lords, the joint political declaration notes the importance of effectively managing migratory flows between the UK and the EU. The UK will continue to engage bilaterally and…28 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Joint Political Declaration on Asylum and ReturnsI am very glad that my noble friend has asked that question, because the Home Secretary has outlined very clearly that we want safe and legal routes. She mentions trafficking and…28 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Joint Political Declaration on Asylum and ReturnsAs I said to noble Lords who asked this previously, routes are available to people who wish to seek our asylum. Those routes have always existed. We were never going to be…28 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Joint Political Declaration on Asylum and ReturnsThat is something that I checked on before I left the department this morning, so I can absolutely confirm that we will lay a Statement before Parliament providing those further…28 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Joint Political Declaration on Asylum and ReturnsI can categorically state that we are no longer part of Dublin, and we do not intend to open up that agreement again. As of not last year but the year before, we are not a member…28 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Joint Political Declaration on Asylum and ReturnsI can confirm that those discussions have started, but I cannot comment on the status of ongoing negotiations.28 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Joint Political Declaration on Asylum and ReturnsI can confirm to my noble friend that new guidance, providing an overview of family reunion routes under, and outside of, the Immigration Rules, has been published on GOV.UK.…28 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Joint Political Declaration on Asylum and ReturnsThe right reverend Prelate is absolutely right to say that there are some countries where there will be more returns and relationships in terms of asylum seekers. I can confirm…28 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Joint Political Declaration on Asylum and ReturnsMy Lords, I completely reject the notion that our asylum accommodation is not fit for purpose. The barracks that we used last year and continue to use are of a standard that we…28 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Joint Political Declaration on Asylum and ReturnsCountries that behave in the way that the noble Lord has outlined clearly do not have regard for the well-being or humanity of their people. I think he will be satisfied by the…28 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I start by thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, for tabling these amendments. I am pleased to see her looking so very much better. I hope that she is indeed…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate on the complexities of alcohol and substance misuse and mental health and the correlation with domestic abuse,…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Armstrong, for tabling this amendment. The Government are in full agreement with its aims; we too want professionals to have the skills…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillI think it is yes to everything. The whole context has to be taken into account when issuing both a DAPN and a DAPO.27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. As noble Lords have outlined, these amendments all relate to the composition of the advisory board that will…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate with such constructive comments. As the noble Baroness, Lady Burt, has explained, Amendments 51 and 54 seek to…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillI did indeed.27 Jan 2021