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HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I am so glad that the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas, and the noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan, have participated in this debate. Like myself, they attended the recent…05 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillCan the noble Lord comment on the case of R v Barkshire, and does he endorse the behaviour of the counter-intelligence officer in that case?05 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThe noble and learned Lord may recall from his days at the Bar that the juvenile courts were very sensitive to their role; that the judge and the counsel did not wear wigs; that…05 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I will be speaking in this group on Amendments 134A, 139 and 140. At this stage, I should draw your Lordships’ attention to Amendment 135A tabled by the noble Baroness,…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI thank my noble friend the Minister. She and her officials have clearly thought very carefully about the provisions of this Bill and have come to some conclusions. My difficulty…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillA schoolmaster!28 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillNext business.23 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillNext business.23 Jan 2026HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, can the speakers in this debate concentrate on the issue? The issue is whether this amendment should remain in the Bill. We have had two long speeches that have not…21 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI give heartfelt thanks to the Minister from these Benches for moving this amendment. I have not dared count the number of amendments my noble friend has tabled, but this is a…19 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillPerhaps I might ask one important question. I understand that the report from the noble Lord, Lord Macdonald, is going to be produced before Report. Does my noble friend the…15 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillBefore my noble friend the Minister stands up, I will briefly intervene to say that at Second Reading, I counted 44 previous statutes that were being amended by the Bill. I just…15 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillToo much.13 Jan 2026HANSARDBroadcasting: Recent DevelopmentsMy Lords, earlier in this debate, the noble Lord, Lord Fowler, described the BBC as a “unique organisation”. Later, the noble Lord, Lord Hall of Birkenhead, described the BBC as a…08 Jan 2026HANSARDBroadcasting: Recent DevelopmentsDreadful film.08 Jan 2026HANSARDVenezuelaI am putting it in the form of a question. When one country, particularly a neighbouring country, perpetrates gross human rights errors on its people—for example, as Idi Amin did…06 Jan 2026HANSARDVenezuelaMy Lords, as my noble friend will be aware, this is not the first occasion when the United States has invaded another country and taken the leader for trial in the United States…06 Jan 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, I will say a few words in the gap; I have notified the clerk. I apologise to the noble Lord, Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames, because I spoke in the gap very recently…16 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, having heard a number of cogent arguments from the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, I cannot remain silent. I was certainly persuaded on the noble Baroness’s Amendment…15 Dec 2025