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HANSARDFundamental Rights and the Rule of LawI agree with my noble friend. There is an absence of teaching civic rights in our schools, and we could do more on this. Given the new focus on and enthusiasm for human rights,…25 Jul 2024HANSARDFundamental Rights and the Rule of LawYes, I think I do agree with the noble Lord, Lord Carter. I spoke to Sir Peter Gross about this a number of years ago, and I will make essentially the same point that I have made…25 Jul 2024HANSARDFundamental Rights and the Rule of LawI thank my noble friend for that question. We consider that the UK’s three national human rights institutions, each with specific jurisdictions and functions, have a role in this.…25 Jul 2024HANSARDFundamental Rights and the Rule of LawI thank the noble Lord for his question. I am not sighted on that issue, but I will absolutely take up his suggestion that the relevant Ministers make clear their position…25 Jul 2024HANSARDFundamental Rights and the Rule of LawI think the short answer to that is no. The accretion of laws the noble Baroness refers to is the common law system. She is shaking her head, but that is an accretion of laws over…25 Jul 2024HANSARDFundamental Rights and the Rule of LawMy Lords, of course it is for judges to sentence as they see fit within sentencing guidelines—whichever case it is. It is important that peaceful protest is a vital part of our…25 Jul 2024HANSARDFundamental Rights and the Rule of LawMy Lords, as the Prime Minister has made clear, the UK is unequivocally committed to the European Convention on Human Rights. My right honourable friend the Lord Chancellor has…25 Jul 2024HANSARDFundamental Rights and the Rule of LawI thank the noble Lord for that question. Hong Kong is a friend of ours, and this means we can have a frank exchange of views on human rights matters, which the Government…25 Jul 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationI agree with everything that my noble friend has said. I cannot make a commitment to a stand-alone Bill, but there is nevertheless an urgent need for legislation. My noble friend…24 Jul 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationI thank the noble and learned Lord for that question. I am happy to give that undertaking. As I mentioned, there is a Council of Europe initiative going on, but clearly we should,…24 Jul 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationI thank the noble Lord for that question. SLAPPs represent an abuse of the legal system, where the primary objective is to harass, intimidate and financially and psychologically…24 Jul 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationRegarding the noble Lord’s opening comments, I am a hereditary Peer, though not an elected one, but I am a life Peer, which is the reason I am standing here at the moment. The…24 Jul 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationMy Lords, there are various attempts at dealing with SLAPPs in different legislatures across the world. The Government are currently working with the Council of Europe, with its…24 Jul 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationMy Lords, I am happy to look at the letter and to consider whether the matter should go before the Law Commission.24 Jul 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationI agree with the first point that the noble Baroness made. It is not just about economic crime, and that is one of the reasons why we want to have a wider review of potential…24 Jul 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationMy Lords, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 was a positive and significant step forward in tackling SLAPPs relating to economic crime. The Government are now…24 Jul 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationI agree with that point, but it is a complex question and we want to look at it in the round.24 Jul 2024HANSARDRecognition and Enforcement of Judgments (2019 Hague Convention etc.) Regulations 2024My Lords, we on our side support the statutory instrument and recognise and endorse everything the noble and learned Lord, Lord Bellamy, said regarding the importance of…24 May 2024HANSARDCoroners (Suspension of Requirement for Jury at Inquest: Coronavirus) Regulations 2024My Lords, we support this SI. We thank the noble and learned Lord for everything he has said and recognise the point he made that the coroner will still have discretion, rather…24 May 2024HANSARDTribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) (Amendment) Rules 2024My Lords, we recognise the controversial background to this SI and the legislation that has really formed a backdrop to many months of deliberations in this Chamber. Nevertheless,…24 May 2024