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HANSARDAttorney General’s Office: Conflicts of InterestI can assure the noble Lord that in those instances, and, indeed, in any subject matter that I am asked to consider as Attorney-General, we will apply the rigorous conflict…27 Jan 2025HANSARDAttorney General’s Office: Conflicts of InterestI have two answers to that. In terms of the current law officers, it has none, because we will not be distracted in the work that we seek to perform with this Government to enable…27 Jan 2025HANSARDAttorney General’s Office: Conflicts of InterestIt is my understanding that the same rigorous process has been applied to me and my fellow law officers as was applied previously under Governments of all different colours. As to…27 Jan 2025HANSARDAttorney General’s Office: Conflicts of InterestThe noble and learned Lord served with great distinction as a law officer and will know that the question as to what I may or may not have advised the Prime Minister is itself…27 Jan 2025HANSARDAttorney General’s Office: Conflicts of InterestI thank the noble Lord for his question. The law officers’ convention is not a convenient rock for law officers to hide behind; it is an essential principle that allows law…27 Jan 2025HANSARDAttorney General’s Office: Conflicts of InterestMy Lords, it is vital that the public are reassured that the highest standards of propriety are applied by my department, and I welcome the opportunity to answer questions today.…27 Jan 2025HANSARDRule of LawMy Lords, it is a great honour to close this important debate on one of the Government’s key priorities, which is upholding and reaffirming our commitment to the rule of law, and…26 Nov 2024HANSARDCPS Guidance: Intentional Police ShootingsI entirely agree. We will see from the package of measures that many of them address the concerns that the noble Baroness has raised.29 Oct 2024HANSARDCPS Guidance: Intentional Police ShootingsI agree. Any consultation will need to take account of all relevant stakeholders. When it comes to the use of firearms, that will most certainly include the views of firearms…29 Oct 2024HANSARDCPS Guidance: Intentional Police ShootingsMy Lords, charging decisions made by the CPS are rightly independent and made in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors and the Director of Public Prosecutions’ guidance…29 Oct 2024HANSARDCPS Guidance: Intentional Police ShootingsIn respect of consultation with all relevant stakeholders across the range of reviews that we are undertaking, we have taken the measures agreed by the previous Government and we…29 Oct 2024HANSARDCPS Guidance: Intentional Police ShootingsI thank the noble Lord for his question, and I recognise the great experience that he brings to bear. The intended reviews will not look at individual cases but no doubt will look…29 Oct 2024HANSARDCPS Guidance: Intentional Police ShootingsI do. However, it is worth pointing out to this House the enormous care and expertise that are brought to bear whenever a charging decision is made in a case about the discharge…29 Oct 2024HANSARDCPS Guidance: Intentional Police ShootingsMy Lords, it is not the intention to review the law of homicide. It is the intention that the director will review the guidance that is given to prosecutors when considering…29 Oct 2024HANSARDCPS Guidance: Intentional Police ShootingsMy Lords, it speaks to the enormous bravery of firearms officers and the skill with which they discharge their duties that such instances are very rare indeed. We should all, as I…29 Oct 2024HANSARDCPS Guidance: Intentional Police ShootingsI urge your Lordships to look at the comprehensive package of measures that the Home Secretary announced last week, which seek to take away the tension that may be thought to…29 Oct 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, on behalf of your Lordships’ House I thank His Majesty the King for delivering the gracious Speech, and I am grateful for the privilege of opening today’s debate on the…23 Jul 2024