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HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness has made a powerful speech, which I find entirely compelling. My only concern is that her amendments are far too modest. If the Private Member’s Bill…08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I have added my name to the suggestion that this clause should not stand part of the Bill. I agree entirely with what was said by my noble and learned friend Lord Hope…08 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsThe Minister mentioned the importance of the booster dose. Can he explain why the valuable NHS app does not prominently display that the individual has received a booster jab, as…08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, despite being a lawyer, it is a great pleasure to follow three such excellent speeches. I have added my name to this amendment, in part to emphasise what is obvious—that…03 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I, too, support these amendments. The statutory duty of candour is vital not just to affect the culture of the police and enhance public confidence in policing but to…03 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillDoes the Minister accept that his second potential problem would easily be dealt with by a drafting amendment to make it clear that the offence relates to a photograph or video of…03 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillIt may be thought by the Committee that the first example that the Minister gave was somewhat esoteric and unlikely to occur in practice. The risk of such esoteric events…03 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I have added my name to these amendments. It is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lords, Lord Moylan and Lord Sandhurst. In the light of their comprehensive…01 Nov 2021HANSARDSexual Misconduct in the PoliceMy Lords, does the Minister agree that a practical measure which would enhance the confidence that women have in the police force would be for any officer against whom a credible…26 Oct 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I want to mention two specific matters. The first has already been addressed by the noble Lord, Lord Thomas of Gresford. Clause 169 will allow members of the jury to…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I share the view around the House that the noble Lord, Lord Krebs, and the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie, have made a compelling case for their amendments on a…08 Sept 2021HANSARDPolicing: European Championship FinalMy Lords, people who attended the match told me that the chaos, the threats and the violence caused by thousands of drunken and ticketless fans outside the stadium, many of whom…15 Jul 2021HANSARDLibel and Defamation Cases: Cost to Public FundsMy Lords, the Written Question tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, focused on the cost to public funds, which the Minister fully answered. The Oral Question contains an attack…14 Jun 2021HANSARDAnti-Semitic AttacksThe Jewish community will be very grateful to the Minister for what he said today. He knows that anti-Semitism is not confined to appalling attacks on a rabbi in Chigwell and…18 May 2021HANSARDPost Office Court of Appeal JudgmentThe Minister spoke of fair compensation. Is he aware that the statutory test for compensation for miscarriages of justice is much stricter than simply showing that the Court of…28 Apr 2021HANSARDConduct CommitteeMy Lords, I too declare my interest as a practising barrister. From time to time, I give legal advice to foreign Governments, primarily on constitutional and administrative law. I…20 Apr 2021HANSARDUniversity of Bristol: Jewish StudentsI draw attention to my registered interests and very much welcome the Minister’s comments. Has he noted that Professor Miller has suggested that by joining a university Jewish…24 Mar 2021HANSARDIndependent Review of Administrative Law UpdateMy Lords, I declare my interest as a practising barrister in public law cases. I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Faulks, and his review team for the very sensible and balanced…22 Mar 2021HANSARDHong Kong Courts: British JudgesMy Lords, I last appeared in the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong two weeks ago. It was a remote appearance. It was 2 am, but the court seemed to me to be as independent as it…22 Mar 2021HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillMy Lords, it is always an education to listen to the noble Lord, Lord Winston. I declare an interest as an expectant grandfather. One of my daughters, Shula Markeson, is expecting…22 Feb 2021