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HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023I think it is ludicrous that the police apologised. Apologised for what? As the Minister said, the police set out a statement on the circumstances of what they said had occurred…16 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023Well, if the hon. Lady was a witness to those six arrests, I look forward to hearing from her.16 May 2023HANSARDCoronation: Policing of ProtestsDoes my right hon. Friend agree with me that the Metropolitan police did a great job? They took the necessary action to protect the public during a unique state event. We have…09 May 2023HANSARDImprisonment for Public Protection SentencesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I must refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. As my hon. Friend the Member for Bromley and…27 Apr 2023HANSARDImprisonment for Public Protection SentencesWhat evidence basis does the Minister have to make that statement?27 Apr 2023HANSARDImprisonment for Public Protection SentencesIt is actually starker than my hon. Friend sets out. One IPP sentence was given with a tariff of 28 days, so hypothetically somebody who received a 28-day tariff could spend 50…27 Apr 2023HANSARDPolice Uplift ProgrammeI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Before I came to this House, I was a criminal defence solicitor for 17 years. Many of the inefficiencies in…26 Apr 2023HANSARD Machetes: ConsultationFollowing a recent meeting with my local chief superintendent, he set out that it is a matter of course for many young people in Bury to carry a knife. I will just state that fact…18 Apr 2023HANSARDNHS StrikesMany hon. Members have raised extremely important points, but the central issue is that the reckless and irresponsible actions of two trade unions are putting the lives of my…17 Apr 2023HANSARDEarly Years ProvisionAs chair of the APPG on nursery schools, nursery and reception classes, may I welcome the extended entitlement introduced in the spring Budget, but will the supplementary funding…17 Apr 2023HANSARDEarly Years Provision12. What steps her Department is taking to increase early years provision. [R]17 Apr 2023HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour Action PlanUnder the disastrous reign of police and crime commissioner Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester police were put into special measures. With the assistance of my right hon. Friend the…27 Mar 2023HANSARDWhistleblowing Awareness WeekWill my hon. Friend comment on this matter in respect of how the legislation is not working? Originally, the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 did not apply to police officers.…23 Mar 2023HANSARDWhistleblowing Awareness WeekWhat does the Minister mean by protected?23 Mar 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on cricket. Will my right hon. Friend make time for a debate on the future of grassroots cricket? Village cricket is a force…23 Mar 2023HANSARDWhistleblowing Awareness WeekThe hon. Member is making some valid points. As parliamentarians, we could come up with new legislation that could give new protections. The problem is that if certain…23 Mar 2023HANSARDWhistleblowing Awareness WeekIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McDonagh. I have known my hon. Friend the Member for Cheadle (Mary Robinson) for a long time; there are good MPs and there…23 Mar 2023HANSARDWhistleblowing Awareness WeekMy hon. Friend is making a very powerful point. The Casey review highlights a very specific example that shows why this debate is so important. Sir Mark Rowley, the commissioner…23 Mar 2023HANSARDWhistleblowing Awareness WeekAs my hon. Friend the Member for Cheadle (Mary Robinson) said, there is a 4% success rate at employment tribunal. Those protections do not seem to be translating into ones that…23 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn 2021, only about 10% of rape allegations were referred by the police to the Crown Prosecution Service. The figure is even lower when we take into account other sexual…20 Mar 2023