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HANSARDCrime and Policing BillBefore she sits down, I put to the noble Baroness that her amendments would not achieve the purpose that I understand the Government to have with Clause 139. If you confer the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThis is another context where there has to be a fair balance between competing interests. One can easily see that the use of live facial recognition is a vital policing tool.…09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThe noble Lord has already accepted that the right to protest has to be balanced against the rights of others. Surely the virtue of the cumulative disruption provision, Clause…09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillSo is the Minister saying to the protestor at the Iranian embassy that he or she has only two choices: not to protest, or to protest not wearing a face mask and thereby run the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThe noble Baroness is very eloquently making her case on the basis of a lack of consent. I suggest to her that the police regularly use material that people have not given their…09 Mar 2026HANSARDClass Inequality in the ArtsWould the Minister acknowledge the contribution made by many independent schools to breaking down the barriers that she referred to, by the partnerships that those schools have…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Marks, mentioned the reservations which I expressed in Committee. I have thought further about this matter since Committee. Indeed, the purpose of…04 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I support the Government’s amendments. As I understand them, they do not create any new criminal offences; they are concerned only with sentencing for criminal offences…04 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am grateful to the noble Lord, but he is running two inconsistent arguments. He is saying first that the law already allows this, and secondly that this amendment to make the…04 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am very grateful to the noble Lord. Will he accept that there is no question of a court looking into someone’s soul? The aggravation has to be proved. It has to be proved beyond…04 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am very grateful to the noble Lord. Can he give a practical example of when there has ever been a relevant criminal offence committed against a person because they are not deaf?04 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI say to the noble Baroness, Lady Sugg, that it is not merely that, under the Interpretation Act, “person” includes “persons” unless the context requires otherwise—which I do not…04 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, this is another X-rated group of amendments. I added my name to government Amendment 301, on sexual activity with an animal, and I spoke on this subject in Committee.…02 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, this is a grim subject, like, I am afraid, many of those that we are going to discuss in our proceedings today. An overwhelming case has been made by those who have…02 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, the noble Baroness the Leader of the House mentioned international law. I suggest to her—and to the noble and learned Lord the Attorney-General, who I am pleased to see…02 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am very grateful to the Minister for giving way. The amendment, as she understands, imposes a duty on judges. Therefore, there is no question of a judge deciding not to use it.…02 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I associate myself with what my noble friend Lord Russell said about the remarkable contribution of the noble Baroness, Lady Bertin. I also thank the Minister for all…02 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, this group covers a range of human conduct, from the objectionable to the disgusting. I thank the Minister for tabling a series of amendments which will benefit women…02 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillWould the Minister accept that it is very difficult ever to think of circumstances in which it would be appropriate for a court to impose a respect order, with all the…25 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I agree with everything said by the noble Baroness, Lady Doocey. As I understand the Government’s position, they accept that it would not be appropriate to impose such…25 Feb 2026