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HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you very much; that is incredibly helpful. Looking at some of the statistics for last year for the national referral mechanism, the data suggests there was an increase of…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q With that in mind, looking at clause 51 specifically and given the prevalence, as you have just said, of children in the NRM who have been subject to child criminal…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q In the light of what you have just said, do you have concerns that clause 51 may not be compatible with section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 in particular? Patricia Durr:…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you very much. I have just one more question for Adrian, if I may, Ms McDonagh. Turning to access to legal advice, particularly in relation to the NRM, could I get your…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I have a question for Every Child Protected Against Trafficking. Patricia, in your written submission you were very critical of the lack of due process. Could you take me…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Based on what you have just said, this came as a bit of a surprise. Would it be fair to say that you think that part 4, on modern slavery, does not belong in a piece of…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you. Ms Mullally, do you think the Bill will help us secure prosecutions? Siobhán Mullally: Thank you very much for your question. My role as UN special rapporteur on…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q We are still waiting to probe some of the information around these trafficking information notices, perhaps in Committee, but do you have a sense that it would be appropriate to…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you. Before I bring in Ms Mullally, with your concerns around clause 51 in particular, do you think it is incompatible with some of the protections in section 45 of the…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Thank you very much, I will leave it there, unless there is time at the end.23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q That is incredibly helpful. On the point about children entering the NRM, Dame Sara, I know that in your written correspondence with the Home Secretary, you have identified…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you to both of our witnesses. On part 4 of the Bill, on modern slavery, I think we can all agree that securing prosecutions against the perpetrators of trafficking and…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you very much. Ms Mullally, I ask you the same question about what specific protections for children you would expect to see in this legislation? Siobhán Mullally: First…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q It has been put to me by a police officer working on the frontline in this area that, because we have British citizens and migrants entering the NRM, if somebody goes missing…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Thank you. Ms Mullally? Siobhán Mullally: The state has very specific obligations to protect victims and potential victims of trafficking, and there are very specific provisions…23 Sept 2021HANSARDInjunction to Protect the M25I thank the Minister for his statement and for giving me advance sight of it. Tackling climate change is the single greatest challenge of our generation, and I trust the Minister…22 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditsAs we have heard, the Government’s plan to scrap the £20 UC uplift is causing a great deal of worry and concern for millions of working people across the UK and thousands of my…15 Sept 2021HANSARDHGV Driver ShortagesWe have heard from the Secretary of State that this phenomenon has absolutely nothing to do with him, but the reality is that last year’s immigration Bill was not accompanied by…13 Sept 2021HANSARDDraft Alcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under you as Chair, Ms Nokes. I thank the Minister for his opening contribution. The Opposition will not oppose the extensions in the draft regulations,…08 Sept 2021HANSARDCrime and Violence: Young PeopleI had the pleasure of visiting Calderdale’s early action team on Friday, where West Yorkshire police and partner agencies are delivering some exemplary work, keeping children and…12 Jul 2021