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HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, the Minister talks about the existing 12-month wait before someone can apply to work—and then only in shortage occupations—as being to protect the resident workforce.…09 Sept 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I have Amendment 61 in this group, and I am grateful for the support that it is receiving. Clearly, the Government say that EU citizens will be allowed to continue to…07 Sept 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her extended explanation. She talked about electronic travel authorisations and referred to The UK’s Points- b ased Immigration System : Further…07 Sept 2020HANSARDDigital EvidenceMy Lords, the recent Court of Appeal case makes the issue of examination of the contents of mobile phones and other electronic devices of both complainants and accused far more…07 Sept 2020HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsMy Lords, does the Minister not agree that the best way to stop the criminal exploitation of those desperate to seek sanctuary in the UK and to ensure that they do not risk their…03 Sept 2020HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for outlining these draft statutory instruments to the Committee. I find it a little disconcerting being back in London, having been away for such a…02 Sept 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, this Bill is heralded as the UK taking back control, not least by ending the free movement of people under retained EU law. Noble Lords will also remember the promise…22 Jul 2020HANSARDKnife CrimeMy Lords, whatever is happening now, it is clearly not working. Research by the College of Policing shows that high levels of stop and search had barely any effect on violent…21 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning Bill20 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lords, Lord Balfe and Lord Bhatia, and my noble friends Lord Shipley and Lady Pinnock for supporting the amendment. To answer the question from the…20 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 40, in my name and that of my noble friend Lady Pinnock, and to the other amendments in this group. For the benefit of those who may have just…20 Jul 2020HANSARDMetropolitan Police: RacismMy Lords, the chair of the Metropolitan Police Federation is reported in the Guardian as saying that the reason why black people in London were twice as likely to be given…15 Jul 2020HANSARDMetropolitan Police: RacismTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the Metropolitan Police Service about the steps being taken to address racism within its ranks.15 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lords, Lord Balfe and Lord Sheikh, for supporting Amendments 30, 32 and 35. There appears to have been a mis-communication over the extent of the…13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning Bill13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her promise of an amendment but, regrettably, we have a series of amendments in this group: Amendments 26, 30, 32, 34 and 35. I will briefly put…13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I want to develop the views of the noble Lord, Lord Randall, on alcohol licensing. There is much to commend in the Bill, but we must try to eradicate the unintended…06 Jul 2020HANSARDLammy ReviewMy Lords, the Minister in the other place suggested that police stop and search has increased from 25% to 40% BME over five years because the police are taking action against…02 Jul 2020HANSARDReading Terrorist AttackMy Lords, this was a dreadful attack on innocent people, and we condemn it. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives, the injured, and the…23 Jun 2020HANSARDExtradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [HL]My Lords, I speak in support of the amendment in the name of my noble friend Lady Hamwee, and I agree completely with the comments of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Judge. The…15 Jun 2020