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HANSARDUndercover Policing InquiryMy Lords, given that the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act was recently passed by this House with Labour and Conservative support—giving the police the…14 Apr 2021HANSARDImmigrationMy Lords, the Statement claims to have taken back control of legal immigration by ending free movement. Not only can EU citizens continue to enter the UK without a visa, using the…14 Apr 2021HANSARDExtradition Act 2003 (Codes of Practice and Transit Code of Practice) Order 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing this order. From what I understand, an extradition case in 2002 called into question whether the Police and Criminal Evidence Act…23 Mar 2021HANSARDRegistration of Marriages Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing these regulations. They are very welcome in that they allow both parents’ details to appear on a marriage certificate rather than…23 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice: Sarah Everard VigilsMy Lords, last week, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services published a report that found that, “when forces do not accurately assess the level of…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, for those who are wondering why I am at this position in the list, it is because I wanted to speak personally on this issue, rather than as the Liberal Democrat…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillFirst, I want to acknowledge that noble Lords all around this House are concerned about the link between violent pornography and violence against women and girls. I accept that…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, this amendment seeks to ensure that guidance includes information on the link between domestic abuse and speech, language and communication needs, the impact of…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I just want to get something off my chest. With the greatest respect, I remind the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, that this…17 Mar 2021HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenMy Lords, my heart goes out to the friends and family of Sarah Everard. I cannot imagine the pain and grief that they feel at this time. It also goes out to all women and girls…16 Mar 2021HANSARDIndependent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration: Site VisitsMy Lords, in answer to a previous Question, a Minister in the other place said that the barracks “were good enough for the armed services and they are certainly more than good…16 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, as we have heard, the first of these amendments “would provide migrant victims of abuse” who do not have secure immigration status “with temporary leave to remain and…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, this debate has been filled with harrowing examples, including powerful personal testimony such as the moving account the noble Baroness, Lady Bertin, gave of her…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, asked the Minister whether she could say what significance this amendment has for the ratification of the Istanbul convention. Perhaps…15 Mar 2021HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, we on these Benches want to do everything we can to make the UK safer. What we sought to do in the Bill was to protect civil liberties and the rule of law. We have…11 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I start by addressing directly the comments of the noble Baroness, Lady Fox of Buckley. I have spoken before about the abusive relationship that I was in 20 years ago.…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, my noble friend Lady Hamwee has already set out our support for all three of these amendments but I want to address the Minister’s remarks in Committee on Amendment 50.…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Bertin, for identifying this gap whereby marital rape is not an offence in some countries and therefore British nationals…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I want to go one step back and start with domestic abuse prevention notices. These can be given by a relatively junior police officer, despite what the legislation…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I speak to show support from these Benches for the amendments. They relate to Jewish law but there are many women who, for many reasons, are effectively prevented from…08 Mar 2021