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HANSARDIslamic Ceremony: Civil Marriage RegistrationMy Lords, I must make it clear that the offence of forced marriage does not give legal recognition to marriages but is intended to protect victims from this abhorrent practice,…28 Feb 2019HANSARDIslamic Ceremony: Civil Marriage RegistrationMy Lords, we share the noble Baroness’s concern that some may feel compelled to accept decisions made informally, such as those made by religious councils. But marriage is a…28 Feb 2019HANSARDIslamic Ceremony: Civil Marriage RegistrationMy Lords, we are concerned that these people should be protected. The decision to go through with what is sometimes termed a nikah ceremony is widespread and unfortunately it does…28 Feb 2019HANSARDIslamic Ceremony: Civil Marriage RegistrationMy Lords, following the Government’s Integrated Communities Action Plan , we are going to take forward an analysis of policy objectives in this area and detailed work will be…28 Feb 2019HANSARDIslamic Ceremony: Civil Marriage RegistrationMy Lords, there is a very real issue out there and it has to do with education and information as much as anything else. Many vulnerable people are not aware of what is required…28 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionI see no need to do that in the circumstances, but many would regard that as an outrage in the context of the democratic traditions of the cantons of Switzerland. I appreciate…27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionWell done, you are entitled to refer to a fantasy; others are not. The consequence of that was that we were leaving consequent on the application of Article 50, which required at…27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionThe noble Lord’s observation is utterly irrelevant in this context. Let us be clear as to what the legislation provided. Ultimately, it provided that we would leave the EU on 29…27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionIt is comforting to know that Mr Corbyn has friends. It is also comforting that they can speak for him when he does not speak for himself. It remains interesting that he has yet…27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionAs I indicated, all necessary legislation will be taken through in time for exit day, and that is our intention.27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionBarking from a sedentary position does not advance matters. I wonder if it might just be noted that it is our intention to take through all necessary legislation required for exit…27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionYes, of course. Necessary legislation is the legislation necessary to have in place for exit day. I hope that clarifies that point for the noble Lord. I turn to some of the…27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionI did not say that at all.27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionNobody doubts that there could be a no-deal exit because that is what Parliament has provided for in the event that there is no withdrawal agreement. There is no question of that…27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionI commend the Motion to the House.27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords for their contributions. I am particularly grateful to noble Lords who have said something new. The noble Baroness, Lady Hayter of…27 Feb 2019HANSARDCross-Border Mediation (EU Directive) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019The noble and learned Lord is quite right. The Brussels convention on these matters reflects the terms of the Hague convention to a large extent. The one qualification is the…20 Feb 2019HANSARDCross-Border Mediation (EU Directive) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019First, this instrument is not concerned with the role of the court: it is concerned with the role of mediation outside the court. Secondly, it is not usual to discover mediation…20 Feb 2019HANSARDJudicial Pensions and Fee-Paid Judges’ Pension Schemes (Amendment) Regulations 2019My Lords, I am obliged for the contributions that have been made. I note the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Beith, and the noble and learned Lord, Lord Judge, and I…20 Feb 2019HANSARDJudicial Pensions and Fee-Paid Judges’ Pension Schemes (Amendment) Regulations 2019I am not in a position to comment on that figure, but if the noble Lord is concerned about it, I will write to him after seeing what the position is in the accounts, as I do not…20 Feb 2019