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HANSARDSupreme Court Dillon JudgmentThe Minister referred to the interim custody orders, and how the Bill is going to put beyond doubt the validity of interim custody orders, and the reappraisal and reconfirmation…19 May 2026HANSARDRetirement and Participation CommitteeMy Lords, in the King’s Speech we were told that the Government are going to pursue a foreign policy “based on a calm assessment of the national interest”. The Prime Minister…18 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, in the King’s Speech we were told that the Government are going to pursue a foreign policy “based on a calm assessment of the national interest”. The Prime Minister…18 May 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address MotionFurther to the question from the noble Lord, Lord West, I understand that the amount that Lord Mandelson is to receive is much less than he asked for. The Minister said that that…17 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThe prosecuting authorities have decided in these cases, for whatever reason, that they think it appropriate to bring a prosecution, to bring the matter before a court where a…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, my name is on the series of amendments that the noble Lord, Lord Pannick, has spoken to, and I will make a few brief comments in support of them. Before I do, I shall…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, the right to protest is an interesting concept. We all agree, on all sides of the House, that there is a right to protest. But, as with most rights—the right to free…09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, this group of amendments was due to be heard last Wednesday. We were sent away just before midnight but reassured that they would be heard first thing on Monday. Well,…09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am grateful to all those who took part in this debate. I think the issues have rather narrowed between those who have taken part in it. For the first time during the course of…09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I apologise for being a little late into the Chamber; things moved much more rapidly than I think any of us anticipated. I spoke about this issue at some length, I fear,…02 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords—02 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, the Leader referred to a “clear legal mandate” that would be needed by our troops if they were to act in the defensive way in which the Government have said that they…02 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I enter this debate to support the three previous speakers. I declare an interest as the chair of the Independent Press Standards Organisation, which regulates almost…11 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillThe noble Baroness maybe somewhat misunderstood what I said. I actually asked her—this is part of the provision in the Bill—what she thought the local authority would think…11 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I share with the noble Lord, Lord Carter, concern and admiration for our firearms officers and officers generally, who have a very difficult job. I declare an interest…22 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillHis Majesty’s Opposition are broadly in favour of these provisions, but I ask the noble Lord: if this becomes law, how is a judge going to change his or her approach to the issue…22 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, my Amendment 382H, to which the noble Lords, Lord Godson and Lord Hogan- Howe, have added their names, covers the use in this area of the law of the defence of lawful or…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillOf course, this is an amendment, so the Government will not have given the certification of compliance with the European convention. Were the Minister to accept the amendment and…13 Jan 2026HANSARDThe UK’s Demographic FutureMy Lords, I am delighted to take part in this valedictory debate initiated by the noble Lord, Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts. He was one of my supporters when I was introduced…11 Dec 2025