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HANSARDCovert 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 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 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 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 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, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this long but worthwhile debate. First, I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Rooker. I could have just referred noble Lords…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillWhile I have the opportunity, I thank the noble Lord for the conversation we had the other day—it was very helpful in allowing me to know exactly what both noble Lords required. I…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords in this group who have paid their respects and tributes to my right honourable friend James Brokenshire. I will ensure that he gets all the…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate, which I think has gone on now for over two and a half hours, signalling the importance of this subject and…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI noticed that the noble Baroness mentioned that point in her speech. The practical application of this will not interfere with the operation of the scheme. She is shaking her…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillIt was very good for us to have a chat the other day because we could discuss things that clearly we cannot discuss on the Floor of the House. I completely understood the…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI will use the opportunity because the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, talked about the codes of practice, as he has done consistently; I would just like to raise those again.11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I echo the words of the noble Lord, Lord Rosser. I heard earlier today that my right honourable friend James Brokenshire had to go in for some more surgery; I pay…11 Jan 2021HANSARDAntique Firearms Regulations 2020I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. Turning first to the noble Lord, Lord Blunkett, he nobly assists me in so much these days. Yesterday, he and the noble…06 Jan 2021HANSARDLaw Enforcement: Brexit ImpactsMy Lords, the safety and security of our citizens is the Government’s top priority. That is why we have secured an agreement delivering a comprehensive package of capabilities…06 Jan 2021HANSARDLaw Enforcement: Brexit ImpactsMy noble friend is absolutely right to point that out, and I think it will have been foremost in the minds of negotiators, both here and in Ireland. We do not want to go back to…06 Jan 2021HANSARDLaw Enforcement: Brexit ImpactsMy Lords, timely access and cross-border co-operation benefits not only the UK but the EU. The noble Lord talks about serious and organised crime, which knows no borders and is…06 Jan 2021HANSARDLaw Enforcement: Brexit ImpactsMy right honourable friend Theresa May was probably right to give it qualified support. We have not seen how it will work yet. I am confident it will work well and I am sure that…06 Jan 2021HANSARDLaw Enforcement: Brexit ImpactsAs the noble Baroness will know, we will not be seeking membership of Europol but the arrangements that we have in place will allow for the UK’s continued effective co-operation…06 Jan 2021HANSARDLaw Enforcement: Brexit ImpactsMy right honourable friend the Home Secretary is absolutely right. This deal is historic and it will keep us safe. In terms of SIS II, to which the noble Lord refers, as he knows,…06 Jan 2021