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HANSARDTerrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2021As Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation in 2016, I had no hesitation in recommending the second renewal of TPIMs in that year. I share the Government’s view that TPIMs,…30 Nov 2021HANSARDChina: GenocideMy Lords, this is the first time that I have presumed to speak on the atrocities in Xinjiang, although I have followed previous debates with nothing short of admiration. I came to…25 Nov 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, having pestered the Minister since well before Second Reading for meaningful judicial remedies on environmental review, I will speak to Motion B and Commons Amendments…09 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I put my name to Amendment 106A, which the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, has just introduced thoroughly and persuasively. Although I have sat as a part-time judge in crime…27 Oct 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillAt end insert “, and do propose Amendment 33B in lieu—26 Oct 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, in logical sequence, I will speak to Motion G1 and Amendment 33B, which concerns the conditions that must be satisfied before the High Court can grant a remedy to the…26 Oct 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, the Minister said in Lisbon that we are being asked to apply EU law in part of our territory without our consent. Article 5 of the protocol provides that significant…13 Oct 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI am so sorry. I meant to move the amendment but put only Amendment 27 to the vote. I must apologise that I did not rehearse myself in the proper language.08 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI am grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to this short if somewhat one-sided debate and, of course, to the Minister for his characteristically courteous and speedily…08 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillOn this amendment, I wish to test the opinion of the House.08 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment Bill08 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to take these amendments before the dinner break. Like other nobles Lords, I will be as brief as I can. The purpose of these…08 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment Bill08 Sept 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionI would like to clarify that I made no such complaint, and no such complaint was intended.06 Sept 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, on a day when the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, has been credited by the Daily Telegraph with world-leading rules on online child safety, and scientists and technologists…06 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I agree with the noble Baroness, whom it is a pleasure to follow, that the risk of penalty fines concentrates the mind wonderfully. When I used to defend Defra from the…30 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 100, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh; Amendment 117, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie of Downpatrick; and the…28 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMany noble Lords, including my noble friends Lord Cameron of Dillington and Lady Boycott, have already spoken of the limited independence of the OEP, citing issues of funding and…07 Jun 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote Participation and Hybrid SittingsMy Lords, I have been lucky enough to serve on two Select Committees, one in the year before April 2020 and one in the year afterwards. Entirely to my surprise, the virtual…20 May 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, who speaks with such great authority in this area. I spoke about war crimes at Second Reading and again in Committee, and supported,…26 Apr 2021