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HANSARDRetirement and Participation CommitteeMy Lords, when we think about the justice system, let us not forget Cinderella—the family courts. It is not entirely bad news; there is some good news on this front. Exceptionally…18 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, when we think about the justice system, let us not forget Cinderella—the family courts. It is not entirely bad news; there is some good news on this front. Exceptionally…18 May 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI support my noble friend Lord Nash and Motion G1 following his amazingly powerful speech. I also suggest that Commons Amendments 38A and 38B be rejected on constitutional grounds…25 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Carey of Clifton. In declaring my membership of the Constitution Committee, I say first that the…19 Sept 2025HANSARDUK Constitution: Oversight and Responsibility (Report from the Constitution Committee)My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the wise words of the noble Baroness, Lady Alexander. I declare my present membership of the Constitution Committee, although not when…04 Jul 2025HANSARDCrown Court Criminal Case BacklogMy Lords, I warmly congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Longfield, on an outstanding maiden speech and welcome her again to this House. Indeed, I also thank the noble Lord, Lord…20 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, in his devastating book How Westminster Works … and Why It Doesn ’ t , the noted commentator Ian Dunt describes this House as, “one of the only aspects of our…11 Dec 2024HANSARDRule of LawMy Lords, I add my congratulations to the noble and learned Baroness the Advocate-General for Scotland and to my noble friend Lady Laing on outstanding maiden speeches. I will…26 Nov 2024HANSARDArbitration Bill [HL]My Lords, I simply associate myself, on behalf of these Benches and as the previous sponsor of this Bill in the previous Government, with the thanks that have been given to the…06 Nov 2024HANSARDArbitration Bill [HL]My Lords, in relation to the intervention of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas, your Lordships will recall that on 27 March this year, when I was then the Minister in charge…11 Sept 2024HANSARDArbitration Bill [HL]My Lords, again I take this opportunity to welcome and congratulate the Minister on his appointment, since this is the first time that we have faced each other across the Chamber…30 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I warmly welcome the Minister and congratulate him on a most outstanding maiden speech. I will briefly deal with two topics not mentioned in His Majesty’s gracious…24 Jul 2024HANSARDRecognition and Enforcement of Judgments (2019 Hague Convention etc.) Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 29 April be approved.24 May 2024HANSARDRecognition and Enforcement of Judgments (2019 Hague Convention etc.) Regulations 2024My Lords, these regulations form part of the implementing framework for the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters…24 May 2024HANSARDCoroners (Suspension of Requirement for Jury at Inquest: Coronavirus) Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 2 May be approved. Relevant document: 25th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee .24 May 2024HANSARDRecognition and Enforcement of Judgments (2019 Hague Convention etc.) Regulations 2024My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken and I particularly thank those who have been kind enough to express personal regards in remarks about me—to which I would respond…24 May 2024HANSARDCoroners (Suspension of Requirement for Jury at Inquest: Coronavirus) Regulations 2024My Lords, this instrument is an important part of the Government’s ongoing support for coroners’ services in their continuing recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It…24 May 2024HANSARDCoroners (Suspension of Requirement for Jury at Inquest: Coronavirus) Regulations 2024My Lords, I cannot answer for individual coroners, but I would venture to suppose that such a circumstance would have great weight with most coroners.24 May 2024HANSARDCoroners (Suspension of Requirement for Jury at Inquest: Coronavirus) Regulations 2024My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions. I understand that guidance from the Chief Coroner explains that great weight should be given in particular to the wishes…24 May 2024HANSARDTribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) (Amendment) Rules 2024That the Rules laid before the House on 1 May be approved. Relevant document: 26th Report from Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee24 May 2024