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HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords, I understand that those who are calling so loudly for no deal are those who are not satisfied with the present deal offered by the Prime Minister but want something…26 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, I too want to say something controversial, which I think the noble Lord, Lord Hogan-Howe, will find more controversial than most. I was convinced, 35 years ago, on…26 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillCan my noble friend assist me? I ask forgiveness for my ignorance but as I read subsection (7), it says: “A person guilty of an offence … on summary conviction in England and…26 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillIf I may trouble my noble friend once more, as I read it, they are prohibited from applying a sentence of more than the time specified in the Act. My objection is to exactly that:…26 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, can the Minister remind us of the youngest age to which these provisions apply? I remind her that it is the effect of the legislation, not the intention, that matters.06 Feb 2019 Bills sponsored (2)