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HANSARDAccess to NatureOver the summer, the renovation of the Centurion Way was extended, and the cycle path now goes all the way from Chichester to West Dean in my constituency. Mr Speaker, you would…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Police ReformThe abolition of police and crime commissioners is welcome. My constituents in Chichester are understandably frustrated by how unclear it is what benefit the role brings; they…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesThe Minister is right to acknowledge not just the veterans, but those who have loved them. Today my son had the privilege of reading at our local cenotaph the names of those who…11 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsReports by charities and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner show that the family court system, which is plagued by delays, continues to provide the perfect environment for…11 Nov 2025HANSARDProbation ServiceLike much of the justice system, the Probation Service is buckling under the strain after a decade of being undervalued by the previous Government. The injection of £700 million…11 Nov 2025HANSARDPrisoner Releases in ErrorIf the situation was not so serious, it would be laughable. It seems like people currently have tougher checks to speak to an adviser at His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs or to…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillIt is a privilege to follow the right hon. Member for Liverpool Garston (Maria Eagle). I thank her for her impassioned speech, and for shining a light on a broken system since…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillAs the House has heard repeatedly in recent weeks, our justice system is crumbling under the strain in our courts, prisons and probation services, bulging at the seams, stretched…29 Oct 2025HANSARDPrisoner Release ChecksWe Liberal Democrats are relieved that Kebatu has been recaptured after what must have been a terrifying few days for his victims, and we echo the Justice Secretary’s remarks…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Victims and Courts BillThe cornerstone of our justice system should always be the support and protection of victims and survivors—ensuring that those who have suffered at the hands of others can go on…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Victims and Courts BillI thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the impact that court delays have on victims. I think it is an opinion shared across the House that it is totally unacceptable when a…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI thank the Chair of the Select Committee for giving way and for speaking to his new clause. It contains similar wording to the new clause tabled by the Liberal Democrats, which…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillAs the newly appointed Justice spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, I would first like to acknowledge the hard work of my predecessor, my hon. Friend the Member for Eastbourne…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Official Secrets Act Case: Witness StatementsYesterday, we saw finger pointing and “gotcha” moments from both the Government and the Opposition Benches during Prime Minister’s questions, but the release of the witness…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Havant Thicket reservoir, which is just outside my constituency, is the first reservoir to be built in 30 years. It is a welcome investment in the south-east, which is…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Work for Serving PrisonersIt is wonderful to hear the Minister laying out everything that the Government are doing to address what is happening in our prisons. I wonder whether he will give consideration…15 Oct 2025HANSARD Work for Serving PrisonersThe hon. Member makes an important point about data. A colleague of mine said that when they visited a prison they asked what the reoffending rates were and the governor could not…15 Oct 2025HANSARD Criminal Courts: Independent ReviewI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. It is really important to put that on record as something that also needs to be addressed, and all of those elements that contribute…14 Oct 2025HANSARD Criminal Courts: Independent ReviewIt is a pleasure, Mr Efford, to serve under your chairmanship. I congratulate the right hon. and learned Member for Kenilworth and Southam (Sir Jeremy Wright) on securing this…14 Oct 2025HANSARD Criminal Courts: Independent ReviewI absolutely agree with the hon. Member. I will bring my remarks to a close. Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to ask the Minister my questions, but I will get back to…14 Oct 2025