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HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Eighth sitting)I will say a word on that because the shadow Minister asked about it. But, before I do, I give way to him.27 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Seventh sitting)North West.27 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Eighth sitting)Clause 53 seeks to extend to prison escort and custody service officers the right to accompany prisoners in police stations, such as for the purpose of conducting video remand…27 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Eighth sitting)I beg to move amendment 64, in clause 53, page 44, line 33, leave out “and (4)” and insert “to (4A)”. This amendment and Amendments 65 to 67 ensure that the references to live…27 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Eighth sitting)Let me start by answering some of the points the shadow Minister has just made. First, he questions why the measures are necessary when the Sentencing Council guidelines already…27 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Eighth sitting)I will briefly introduce the clause. At present, when someone commits an act of criminal damage, where the value of that damage is less than £5,000, the matter is triable…27 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Eighth sitting)The criteria are not specified in subsection (4), which simply says: “The Secretary of State may by regulations amend subsections (1) and (2) to add or remove an activity in which…27 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Eighth sitting)A point is no less powerful for brevity. In fact, some of the most powerful points are brief.27 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fifth sitting)Let me reply briefly to some of the points that have been raised by Opposition Members. The hon. Member for Garston and Halewood asked about what had prompted the change from one…25 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fifth sitting)It is a pleasure, as always, to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. Clause 2 increases the maximum penalty for common assault or battery against an emergency worker from…25 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Yes, that seems very reasonable. The question of whether remote hearings are appropriate is ultimately a matter for the judge presiding over any given hearing. Do you share my…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)It is not targeting that community expressly; it is targeting people who engage in a particular kind of behaviour, regardless of their identity—but I think I have taken this far…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Do you place any weight at all on people’s protocol 1, article 1 rights to have “peaceful enjoyment” of their possessions? Do you place any weight on that at all? Gracie…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Let me rephrase the question: would you agree that article 8 is not infringed? Gracie Bradley: The point is that there is a balance to be struck; that is what happens with…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I will be very brief. It is a question for Gracie. I want to pick up on a point that you made, Gracie, in relation to unauthorised encampments and article 8. You suggested that…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Again, would you apply that analysis even in cases of exceptional seriousness, such as rape? Nina Champion: Across the board.20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Would you also apply that analysis if the offence was something of the utmost gravity, such as rape? Dr Paradine: Yes, because judges should have the discretion to apply to the…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)We have got three minutes. Dr Janes: The problem with mandatory minimum sentences is that they do not allow the judge to take into account the specific characteristics, needs and…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you. For clarity, the Secretary of State makes a referral, but the decision is made by the Parole Board. I want to be absolutely clear on that point. Let me move on. I…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q But of course, by exercising that power it would be preventing the release of a dangerous prisoner. I think the shadow Minister quoted—he may have mentioned it again today, and…20 May 2021