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HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. It has been very spirited. I listened very carefully, especially to the Minister, who has…03 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, we begin the second day on Report with the first of two groups on age assessments. As in Committee, they have produced a stimulating debate. The two amendments in this…03 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: MoD HousingMy Lords, both military sites proposed to house asylum seekers have significant local consequences. Cameron barracks in Inverness is close to the city centre, and local…30 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill28 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this short group. I have just one observation on the comments from the noble Lord, Lord German, around the…28 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, the Minister knows that the new offences in Clauses 13 and 14 are ones that I support, and he will remember my defence of them in Committee. During our Committee…28 Oct 2025HANSARDRape Gangs: National Statutory InquiryMy Lords, when updating the other place on the progress of a national inquiry on child grooming gangs on 2 September, the Minister for Safeguarding said: “Most importantly, the…22 Oct 2025HANSARDGlobal Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025My Lords, I thank the Minister for moving this statutory instrument. It is part of an incredibly important discourse surrounding an extremely pressing issue, and any chance to…17 Sept 2025HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and the Terrorism Act 2000 (Port Examination Codes of Practice) Regulations 2025My Lords, I rise again on behalf of the Official Opposition to speak to these regulations and again offer broad support to the Government for them. The powers allowing individuals…17 Sept 2025HANSARDData Protection Act 2018 (Qualifying Competent Authorities) Regulations 2025My Lords, this instrument is a welcome step in increasing the efficacy of our data sharing and protecting our national security interests. Until the enactment of this instrument,…17 Sept 2025HANSARDChild Houses for Child Victims of Sexual AbuseSupport for victims of child sexual abuse is of course absolutely vital, but it is equally important that we tackle the issues at their root cause. What actions are the Government…09 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, Amendments 138 and 139 are in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Davies of Gower. Together, they go to the heart of what it means to have a fair, firm and trusted…08 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI am grateful to all the noble Lords who have spoken in this debate, particularly the Minister, whom I congratulate on showing his survival instincts over the weekend. I do not…08 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I have very little to add except that I await the explanation from the Minister with great interest. The amendments in this group and Clause 42 itself concern the rights…08 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 159, 160 and 161 in my name before speaking in support of Amendment 158 tabled by my noble friends Lord Murray of Blidworth and Lord Jackson…08 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, in speaking to the amendments in this group, I make it clear that we all recognise the importance of ensuring that those who come to this country do so safely and…08 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I join the noble Lord, Lord German, in sending good wishes to the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton. I wish them both a speedy recovery. They…08 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I too offer best wishes, from these Benches, to the noble Baroness, Lady Jones, for a speedy recovery. I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, for tabling…08 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill08 Sept 2025HANSARDRefugee Accommodation: Move-on PeriodMy Lords, throughout the summer we all witnessed a number of protests relating to asylum accommodation, suggesting that social cohesion in certain areas is under severe pressure.…04 Sept 2025