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HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, regarding Amendment 4 tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Sandhurst, we need to define exactly what we mean by “from time to time”. Is it a decade? It must be defined if…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I support the amendments to Clause 2 tabled by my noble friends Lord Frost, Lord Udny-Lister and Lord Murray of Blidworth. I am sorry that the Government have declined…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I rise to speak in support of the amendments tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner of Worcester, to Clause 2. These amendments seek to clarify that, in determining the…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I too will be as brief as I possibly can. I support the amendments to Schedule 2 tabled by my noble friends Lord Moynihan and Lord De Mauley. The amendments seek to…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, this amendment seeks to insert a new clause before Clause 1 that aims to clearly establish the purpose of this important Bill: namely, the protection of premises from…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the participation of noble Lords in relation to this amendment. The noble Lord, Lord Carlile, talked about it being tautological, but it is not…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 11, standing in my name, as well as Amendments 4 and 9 in the name of my noble friend Lord Sandhurst. Amendment 11 seeks to establish an…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism: GlorificationMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Foster of Aghadrumsee, for bringing such a timely and important debate, and indeed all other noble Lords for their touching…30 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewMy Lords, we must, of course, remain resolute in protecting our democratic values and the security of our nation. As the horrific attack in Southport has shown, the evolving…29 Jan 2025HANSARDSyrian Asylum ApplicationsHow are the Government ensuring that those granted asylum are effectively integrated into British society? In respect of applicants, what steps are the Government taking to ensure…29 Jan 2025HANSARDSouthport AttackMy Lords, I think I can best begin by repeating the opening sentences of the Statement: “None of us will ever forget the events of 29 July. The school holidays had just started,…27 Jan 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: HotelsTo ask His Majesty’s Government when they intend to cease using hotels to house asylum seekers.20 Jan 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation and AbuseHave a statutory inquiry.20 Jan 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: HotelsMy Lords, it gives me great pleasure to bring this debate to your Lordships’ House this evening. I am grateful to all noble Lords who are participating. The purpose of the debate…20 Jan 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation and AbuseMy Lords, the horrific crimes of child sexual exploitation and abuse laid bare in the Home Office Statement are a particularly dark moment for our nation. Let us not mince words:…20 Jan 2025HANSARDRegulated and Other Activities (Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am delighted to speak to this Bill today. Over many years, I have been involved with the investigation of the sexual abuse of babies through to paedophilia, and this…17 Jan 2025HANSARDRefugees (Family Reunion) Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to speak in support of the amendments to Clause 1 put forward by my noble friends on this side of the House. First, I speak in support of the amendment tabled by…17 Jan 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: AccommodationMy Lords, in the 2024 Labour Party manifesto there was an announcement that new measures to clear the asylum backlog would be taken, through caseworkers, returns and the…16 Jan 2025HANSARDImmigration: Human RightsCan the Minister reassure the House that any increased prioritisation of human rights claims will be accompanied by rigorous checks to ensure that individuals who pose a risk to…13 Jan 2025