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HANSARDPolice National ComputerMy Lords, I do not know whether I am speaking as a Minister or not, but on a personal level I totally agree with my noble friend. A whole-of-government approach would be so much…19 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerI am very happy to give the noble Lord an update: last week the Home Office became aware that, as a result of human error, the software which triggers these automatic deletions…19 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerI am slightly surprised by the noble Lord’s question because there has been quite strong feeling in your Lordships’ House, particularly from the Liberal Democrats, that DNA…19 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerTechnology and the sorts of things the noble Lord talks about are being developed all the time; he asked about technology not being lost through data loss, I think. This issue was…19 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Hidden Harms during LockdownI agree with the noble Baroness. I would like not to just promote it to all pharmacies but—as in the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy—to see how it could be rolled out…19 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Hidden Harms during LockdownI understand the noble Lord’s feeling that there might be some confusion but, looking at the various strategies he has outlined, I do not think we can lump them all into one,…19 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. Like the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy, I found the contribution from my noble friend Lord King very compelling. I…13 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesThe noble Baroness will know that we are against the death penalty in all cases. I have talked about some of the fundamental rights and that may or may not be included in them,…13 Jan 2021HANSARDAntique Firearms Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 25 November 2020 be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 6 January .13 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesThe noble Lord will know that the EU maintained that it was legally impossible to offer SIS II to a non-Schengen third country so we have reverted to Interpol, which is a tried…13 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesBy chance, I heard the noble Lord, Lord Ricketts, outlining some of his concerns on the radio. I bow to his expertise but there is probably some difference in our interpretation…13 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesMy Lords, some EU member states operate on the fundamental principle that they cannot extradite their citizens outside the EU. We have ensured in our new arrangements that there…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, the amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady Clark, outlined by her noble friend Lady Whitaker, would require prior judicial approval for a criminal conduct authorisation…13 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesWe are on day 14 of the new arrangements so it is probably a bit difficult to give reliable data at this point. The agreement allows UK law enforcement to continue to share DNA…13 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesThe additional safeguards, beyond those in the European arrest warrant framework decision, make clear that a person cannot be surrendered if their fundamental rights are at…13 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesThe pursuit of justice is paramount but so are the issues of fundamental rights. There is no reason why the new system should not be as swift but, as my noble friends have…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I start by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Russell of Liverpool, for his kind words about my right honourable friend James Brokenshire. I inform the House that he read all…13 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesAs I said to the noble and learned Lord, Lord Morris of Aberavon, it is probably quite early to say what those additional costs would be, but the decision on whether to pursue a…13 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesThe fundamental difference between then and now is the additional safeguards built into the proceedings, which in my view make them a more effective set of arrangements. There is…13 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesMy noble friend outlines the answer to the previous question about extradition for political reasons. That is not allowed under our arrangements.13 Jan 2021