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HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakI am grateful to the noble Lord. He will know that the Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which was passed under the previous Government, clarified and strengthened existing legal…03 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakMy noble friend speaks with an authority that nobody else in this House can match, given her experience and her understanding of how the Nowak family feel today after the verdict…03 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeAbsolutely. Staff undertake a rigorous training programme that provides a holistic view of the scheme and includes a module on the history of the scandal. It includes clips of…02 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeI agree that the UK should be a tolerant and inclusive country. The Windrush generation came to the UK to fill labour shortages following the Second World War and to make a…02 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeI probably have figures for my noble friend, and I will write to her with the specific figures. The key point is that we are now, as part of the prioritisation, looking at…02 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeI am grateful to the noble Baroness. First, the Windrush commissioner is in regular engagement and discussion with Ministers around issues of concern, and since January 2026 we…02 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeYes, I can, I hope, assure the noble Lord on that. As I said to the noble Baroness, Lady Benjamin, the Government made a number of changes in January 2026 to try to improve the…02 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeThe Windrush generation are British citizens, and I confirm that that is the status they have.02 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeI cannot say to the noble Lord that we have undertaken that research, but I am happy to look at the point he mentions. The key point is that the scheme is designed to be simple.…02 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeThe two factors may not necessarily be similar. There may be individuals who engage legal support and end up getting the claim they would have had anyway, whether they had that…02 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy Lords, up to March 2026 more than £127 million has been paid out by the Government following claims. All claims are considered individually against the published rules.…02 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeThe scheme was designed to be speedily executed and to ensure that we give dedicated support. We have a dedicated helpline, claim form guidance, free advocacy support, a £1.5…02 Jun 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchThe right to criticise religion is perfectly acceptable and in order. But again, I put it to the noble Lord that those rights to criticise also come with responsibilities. There…20 May 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchI say to the noble Baroness that it is not tolerated. The Prime Minister said on Saturday that this is a “fight for the soul of the country” and condemned the speeches made at…20 May 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchMy noble friend will wish to know that, under existing legislation—and, indeed, under the Crime and Policing Act that was passed by this House with Royal Assent only on 29…20 May 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchNo one should ever be a victim of hatred or live in fear because of their religion, beliefs or the way in which they choose to live their lives. In preparation for the 16 May…20 May 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchThe one thing that struck me about the demonstration on Saturday was the completely offensive demonstration involving three people wearing burkas and purporting to be Muslim…20 May 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchThe Government treat all forms of hate crime equally seriously. There is no hierarchy of victims. The police and the CPS will make decisions based on the facts and legal threshold…20 May 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchNo, of course it does not, and I will defend and support the right of people to enjoy and cherish their religion. That is what freedom of speech allows us to do. The noble Lord…20 May 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchThe noble Baroness will know that the Government have a manifesto commitment to develop a strategy on anti-violence against women and girls and to halve violence against women and…20 May 2026