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HANSARDDemocracy Denied (DPRRC Report)My Lords, looking at these two excellent reports, I must confess to a feeling of helplessness. The phenomenon which the two committees analyse so tellingly is a familiar one and…12 Jan 2023HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits against Public ParticipationMy Lords, awaiting a suitable legislative vehicle is an ancient excuse—or possibly reason—for not legislating, but, with respect, I am a little sceptical about the Minister’s…01 Dec 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillTo follow the noble Lord, Lord Pannick, I wonder whether one route might be for the Minister to give us a glimpse behind the veil. What were the instructions given to…07 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I apologise for not having been present for the first two days in Committee for family reasons. I am in violent agreement with my noble and learned friend the Convenor.…02 Nov 2022HANSARDRestoration and RenewalMy Lords, I find it difficult adequately to communicate the sense of frustration that I feel at the way these matters have been handled. In 2011, together with my opposite number…13 Jul 2022 Bills sponsored (1)