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HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, I am grateful to noble Lords who have contributed to this wide-ranging and thoughtful debate on the operation of the victim contact scheme and the wider support network…09 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill09 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for their measured observations on these proposed amendments. There is broad agreement across the House that attendance at sentencing is about…09 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, the amendments in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Sandhurst propose that the provisions in Clauses 1 and 2 apply to offenders from the age of 16, rather than…09 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, Amendment 39 in my name would require the Secretary of State to issue revised guidance on victim personal statements, clarifying what victims may include and ensuring…09 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for their thoughtful contributions to the debate, and indeed the observations with regard to the timing of any extension of these powers. I would…09 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill09 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have tabled amendments in this group which concern the operation of Clauses 6 and 7 and the scope and operation of the victim…09 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, this group of amendments in my name relates to Clauses 1 and 2. I start by observing that we on these Benches are broadly supportive of most of the provisions in the…09 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the contributions that have been made. I shall begin with the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Meston, in his amendments, which seek to clarify what…09 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill09 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill09 Feb 2026HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his remarks and the explanation he gave for the government amendment in lieu of our own amendment. I also thank him for his sustained engagement…21 Jan 2026HANSARDAge of Criminal ResponsibilityMy Lords, as has already been noted, until just a few years ago, the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland was eight. In the last three or four years, it has been raised from…21 Jan 2026HANSARDRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2025My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for his clear exposition of this matter. From these Benches, we are supportive of the order before us. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSentencing BillI am obliged to the noble Lord. It is intended that the court should have regard only to the two elements that are referred to therein.06 Jan 2026HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, these amendments address the most complex and sensitive of legacies in our sentencing framework. Few issues illustrate more clearly the challenge of balancing public…06 Jan 2026HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, we do not oppose an earned progression model in principle but, as was recognised by all parties in the other place, Clause 20 does not deliver an earned progression…06 Jan 2026HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, Amendment 68 is modest, targeted and proportionate. It would bring much-needed consistency to our justice system. As the Minister observed, transcripts of sentencing are…06 Jan 2026HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, Amendments 68 and indeed 69 concern transparency in sentencing. We listened carefully to the Government’s response in Committee and both these amendments have been…06 Jan 2026