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HANSARDImprisonment for Public ProtectionMy Lords, the Government’s recent report, published last week, acknowledges the obvious point that self-harm, violence and behavioural instability among IPP prisoners are linked…16 Jul 2026HANSARDEmployment TribunalsMy Lords, it is the unqualified duty of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition to hold the present Government to account—not the previous Government.02 Jul 2026HANSARDEmployment TribunalsWith the backlog in the employment tribunal now exceeding 50,000 cases, the Law Society has warned that lengthy delays leave employees and businesses in prolonged uncertainty.…02 Jul 2026HANSARDImprisonment for Public ProtectionMy Lords, the Independent Sentencing Review chaired by David Gauke recognised the unique challenges posed by the remaining IPP population and recommended further reforms to…02 Jul 2026HANSARDPrisoner Early ReleaseMy Lords, victims of rape and child sexual exploitation have now received letters informing them that their attackers and abusers are soon to be released from custody, much…01 Jul 2026HANSARDLegal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Anti-social Behaviour and Prevention and Investigation Measures) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for laying this instrument. We on these Benches support the order. As the Minister explained, this is a largely technical instrument. It ensures…30 Jun 2026HANSARDYouth OffendingMy Lords, the team leader for children and young people at His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons said recently that what is needed is not further diagnosis but action, in the form…21 May 2026HANSARDYouth JusticeMy Lords, we on these Benches welcome any measures that genuinely and effectively prevent young people falling into a life of crime. Every young person diverted away from violence…20 May 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, Motion C1 in my name would insist on my amendment from Report regarding the publication of court transcripts. It would require sentencing remarks by the Crown Court to…15 Apr 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillLeave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 3.”15 Apr 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, I beg to move.15 Apr 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillAt end insert “, and do propose Amendments 4B and 4C in lieu—15 Apr 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, I beg to move Motion D1 as an amendment to Motion D. I begin by thanking the Minister for Motions E and F, which are an important step forward for victims. They provide…15 Apr 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, in the light of what we have heard, I wish to test the opinion of the House on Motion D1.15 Apr 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill10 Mar 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, Amendment 5 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, reflects a commitment to ensuring victims are entitled to free transcripts on the route to verdict and bail…10 Mar 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, within this group are amendments from the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, regarding the victims’ code, and from the noble Lord, Lord Russell, with regard to incidental…10 Mar 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, these amendments clearly touch on important issues about victim safety, transparency and access to information. Amendment 10 raises an interesting question about how the…10 Mar 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillI am sorry, my Lords; I had not actually spoken to Amendment 9, as may have been noted, so it rather passed me by that it was for me to respond. Having heard from the Minister, it…10 Mar 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill10 Mar 2026