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HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI did not say that the noble Baroness did. My point is that after a public inquiry, where it was found that W80 had lawfully killed Jermaine Baker in 2015, and a series of further…20 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI end with this. I know that it is late. All our firearms officers are volunteers. They cannot be ordered to carry a gun. Unlike in the USA, it is not a condition of service. We…20 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI know, but I have waited all day as well.20 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am sorry to interrupt the Minster as he was getting towards the end of his speech. I have just one point: whatever advice the college gives, there will need to be a litmus test…20 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThis is one of my major objections to the amendment that the noble Lord, Lord Carter, proposes. Can the noble Lord explain to me why a firearms officer would feel more supported…20 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThere are just too many times when officers are faced with the challenge, which is unfair. The solution I propose is that we should treat firearms officers fairly and differently.…20 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I agree and disagree with the noble Lord, Lord Strasburger, in equal measure, which may surprise him. On the protest point, he reaffirmed what I tried to say the other…15 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillBefore the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, sits down, can he address an issue that none of us has addressed yet? These amendments concern the state’s use of facial recognition,…15 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I support these amendments for the reasons that have been mentioned. Lists are always difficult, because wherever you draw the line, there may be another group to be…15 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I think I understand why government Amendment 12 has been tabled, but I am worried that it is imprecise, and I am not sure that it is absolutely necessary. The unique…14 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I add this, to save time. I know people are trying to expand the number of conditions, but I would like us not to run away with the assumption that the work face mask…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I support and have added my name to Amendment 382H. I also support the amendments from the noble Lord, Lord Davies of Gower. My support is based on the concerns over and…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Strasburger, raised the issue of facilitating protest, which is often cited. It made me think, “I don’t know where that is”. I have just had a quick…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I am quite open- minded about the clause on face coverings and whether it is a good or bad thing to have face coverings at protests. I have just a couple of points for…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillIt is a fair question. I would only say that, generally speaking, if you have a large crowd and a significant number within it wearing masks, the chances of you telling them all…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI acknowledge that the Minister is trying hard to give a positive response, but I wonder whether he wants to challenge the reasons being offered when he goes back to the Home…07 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI understand the point from the noble Lord, Lord Strasburger. My only challenge is that I do not think it is fair or accurate to blame the police for that confusion. I would stand…07 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I have added my name to the amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Jackson, ably explained by the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Rolfe. I may cover some of the same…07 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I would vote against Amendment 371. It is a difficult area and there has to be balance. The noble Lord, Lord Pannick, put it very well. We get more disruption from…07 Jan 2026HANSARDLithuania: Balloon IncursionsMy Lords, we may be approaching Christmas, but the people of Ukraine will face no peace. Yesterday, the noble Lord, Lord Hannay, highlighted the comments of the head of MI6 and…18 Dec 2025