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HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeMy Lords, I went out with two female friends, one of whom was thrown out of a women’s toilet because she was wrongly identified as a man. As the guidance allows trans men to be…03 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I declare my relevant interest as an adviser to the Metropolitan Police Service, and I intend to focus on the importance of diversity in policing and the Government’s…18 May 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I should declare an interest as a paid adviser to the Metropolitan Police, although I have not discussed this issue with the police. I came this evening looking to…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, as I said earlier, I am a paid adviser to the Metropolitan Police. However, I have not discussed this subject with the police; these are my personal views. With regard…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, it is me again. I declare my interest as a paid adviser to the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, particularly on issues of culture and leadership. In the UK, we…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillIt is not allowed on Report. You are allowed to ask a question.04 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as a paid adviser to the Metropolitan Police. My understanding is that the Government’s amendments simply create a legal level playing field, with…04 Mar 2026HANSARDLGBT Veterans Independent ReviewMy Lords, I declare an interest as the independent chair of the panel deciding on impact payments under the LGBT financial recognition scheme. Although I acknowledge the strenuous…23 Feb 2026HANSARDEquality and Human Rights Commission: Code of PracticeMy Lords, I declare an interest. I am paid to advise the Metropolitan Police on culture and leadership. I joined the Metropolitan Police as a constable 50 years ago in 1976—I tell…19 Jan 2026HANSARDPuberty Suppressants TrialMy Lords—18 Dec 2025HANSARDPuberty Suppressants TrialMy Lords—18 Dec 2025HANSARDPolice ReformMy Lords, I declare my interest as a paid but fiercely independent adviser to the Metropolitan Police. The Statement says that the PCC model has drawn policing more into politics…18 Nov 2025HANSARDAccidental Prison ReleasesMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. I noted that two of the recent escapees were captured following information from members of the public. What does this…10 Nov 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanMy Lords, I declare my interest as set out in the register. What plans do the Government have to ensure that they can call in and, if necessary, overturn decisions made by safety…22 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I wish to speak in support of Amendment 165.13 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI do apologise.13 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I apologise to the noble Lord, Lord Dubs, for trying to get in before sponsors of amendments. I apologise to the Committee that my other public commitments have not…13 Oct 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I draw noble Lords’ attention to my registered interest as a paid non-executive director of the Metropolitan Police Service. I fully support the amendment from the noble…14 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, while agreeing with the noble Lord, Lord Alton of Liverpool, on the detail that he has given, I rise to support the amendments in the name of my noble friend Lady…26 Jun 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI did not understand the extraterritorial provisions in this Bill that would make this British law applicable in France.26 Jun 2025