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HANSARDImprisonment for Public ProtectionMy Lords, does the Minister agree that, if IPP prisoners beyond their tariff had been sentenced to a determinate term, which they would have been if they had had the good fortune…16 Jul 2026HANSARDNational Crime Agency: Reform Party FundingMy Lords, as I understand it, the Electoral Commission will be given the power to share information with third parties, which is very welcome and long overdue. But will it also be…14 Jul 2026HANSARDForeign Interference in UK PoliticsI welcome the Government’s commitment to give the Electoral Commission more investigatory powers, including the power to require information from third parties, as the Rycroft…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHolding the Line Against Tyranny and Anarchy (Constitution Committee Report)My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Shinkwin, in this debate. In a world where so-called “strong men” are ruling with tyranny and anarchy around the globe,…09 Jul 2026HANSARDImprisonment for Public Protection PrisonersMy Lords, we know that the psychological harm caused by the IPP sentence adversely affects prisoners’ risk assessments. What are the Government doing to improve the mental health…06 Jul 2026HANSARDImprisonment for Public ProtectionMy Lords, what are the Government doing to ensure that IPP prisoners are located in prisons close to their families so as to facilitate visits by their families? This must be one…02 Jul 2026HANSARDPolitical Party Finance and the Electoral CommissionMy Lords, I declare an interest as I have been advising the charity Spotlight on Corruption on these issues. I am grateful to the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, for initiating this…02 Jul 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, there are so many angles to this important subject. AI obviously has many very positive attributes. But I am reminded of a debate among AI experts and neuroscientists…05 Jun 2026HANSARDRetirement and Participation CommitteeMy Lords, I will focus on the Representation of the People Bill, which seeks to protect our democracy. What is more important than that? I declare an interest, since I have been…18 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I will focus on the Representation of the People Bill, which seeks to protect our democracy. What is more important than that? I declare an interest, since I have been…18 May 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I entirely agree with the noble Lord, Lord Nash, and the noble and learned Lord, Lord Bellamy; I will reiterate the points that they have been making. The amendments…25 Mar 2026HANSARDRenters’ Rights Act: Definition of Court ReadinessMy Lords, in response to a question during Oral Questions on 11 February about the risks of the First-tier Tribunal becoming overwhelmed by rent increase appeals brought by…24 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, Amendment 429ZA seeks to leave out Clause 212. I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, and the noble Lord, Lord Davies of Gower, for adding their names to the…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I am grateful to noble Lords who have spoken today so powerfully. I say to the noble Lord, Lord Hanson, that I do not in the slightest bit resent the fact that the…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I have tabled four amendments towards the end of this group, Amendments 317, 346, 457 and 512, which are in identical terms. They are designed to ensure that a person…13 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I very much support this amendment. In Committee, I tabled an amendment, which was debated—the noble Baroness, Lady Levitt, was acting Minister at the time—and would…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, Amendment 403 in this group is in my name. The group that we are talking about raises the issue whether authorised firearms officers deserve any special protection if…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I strongly support the intention and spirit of Amendment 13. Fly-tipping shows a shocking disregard for other people, the local community, society and the environment.…25 Feb 2026HANSARDRenters’ Rights Act: ImplementationMy Lords, the Master of the Rolls, who oversees the efficiency of our civil justice system, recently said that the Act creates an incentive for tenants to appeal every increase in…11 Feb 2026