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HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, I welcome the noble Lord, Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, to his first Bill. In my limited contact with him, I think that he is more than a match for the challenge the noble…26 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I think the general test for this group of amendments is whether the perpetrator of abuse has some power or hold over the victim and, through abuse, makes the victim…25 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, like my noble friend Lady Hamwee, I restate my interests in respect of this Bill. Noble Lords will recall the story of the farmyard animals that come up with the idea of…25 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I want to make a general point: the point of speaking after the Minister is to challenge something that she has said. That may be in the very last sentence that she…25 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I have a lot of respect for the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb, and we support the spirit of her amendment to the Motion to the extent that we oppose the…21 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerMy Lords, let me try to bring some clarity to what has happened. The records that have apparently been deleted are those of people arrested but not charged, or charged but not…19 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesMy Lords, what assessment have the Government made of the additional cost of trials of those wanted in the UK having to take place in the accused’s home country, and to what…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Chakrabarti, for her kind remarks about my noble friend Lady Hamwee. I can assure her that my noble friend will be watching and…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI beg to move and I wish to test the opinion of the House.13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, we support the amendment in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Massey of Darwen. I have added my name to it. The noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope of Craighead, seems…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Russell of Liverpool, for the leading role he has played in achieving consensus around Amendment 24. I start by reminding the House of the…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, and to hear him speak in positive terms about his noble friend, the noble Baroness, Lady Chakrabarti. Before I…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 7, I will speak also to Amendments 8, 9 and 10 in my name and that of my noble friend Lady Hamwee, and Amendment 11 in the name of the noble…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions, but, first, I send my best wishes to the right honourable James Brokenshire. James and I have known each other for a…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, it is again a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Rosser. We agree with the arguments he put forward for the need for additional safeguards, beyond what is contained…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill11 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, we live in a patriarchal, male-dominated society where, on average, men are physically stronger and have higher incomes. On average, men are more able to physically…05 Jan 2021