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14 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDSmall Boat Deaths: Cranston Inquiry ReportMy Lords, the Cranston report runs to over 400 pages. What is the most important lesson to be learnt from it?25 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, this is not a small matter that we are debating. I have listened to both sides of the argument. The argument in favour of these stand part notices was made in detail,…22 Jan 2026HANSARDSentencing Act 2020 (Amendment of Schedule 21) Regulations 2025My Lords, it is perhaps ironic that the first statutory instrument we considered was designed to relieve the pressure on the prison population, but these measures are calculated…08 Sept 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillIf there is not to be a sensible probation period, is any employer going to have the courage to take on an ex-offender?16 Jul 2025HANSARDPrisons: Early ReleaseMy Lords—09 Jul 2025HANSARDPrisons: Early ReleaseMy Lords, how does the reoffending rate of those released early compare with that of those released after full term?09 Jul 2025HANSARDSentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) BillMy Lords, this rather sombre debate has been enhanced by the delightful and endearing maiden speech of the noble Baroness, Lady Nichols of Selby. I am so glad I was here to hear…07 May 2025HANSARDSentencing Council GuidelinesMy Lords, I used to chair the Sentencing Guidelines Council, which was the predecessor to the present Sentencing Council. As the House has heard, a primary role of the Sentencing…03 Apr 2025HANSARDSentencing Council GuidelinesMy Lords, in my relative youth I used to chair the Sentencing Guidelines Council, the predecessor of the Sentencing Council. From the Library this morning I obtained a publication…19 Mar 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Vessel CollisionMy Lords, would the Minister comment on the role of professional salvors in a situation such as this?13 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]I simply want to endorse, but not repeat, the propositions of law advanced by the noble Lord, Lord Pannick.05 Feb 2025HANSARDRespect Orders and Anti-social BehaviourMy Lords, in order to qualify for a respect order, will behaviour have to be criminal? If not, what criteria will it have to satisfy?03 Dec 2024HANSARDPrison CapacitiesMy Lords, the crisis in prison capacity results from the fact that the prison population of England and Wales has more than doubled over the last 30 years, and this trend is…12 Sept 2024HANSARDOffender Management and TreatmentMy Lords, the delay to this debate in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Ramsbotham, for which I join in thanking him, has made it all the more timely, because the Government have…03 Oct 2019