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HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, we welcome the discussions that have taken place in the usual channels to ensure that the calling of the election does not unduly disadvantage victims who have waited…24 May 2024HANSARDArrests and Prison CapacityMy Lords, public safety must at all times be our primary concern. The fact that we now have a shortage of prison spaces and that these contingency measures were even considered is…22 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I agree with the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton. We welcome these amendments.21 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, Section 3 of the Human Rights Act requires courts to interpret legislation compatibly with rights under the European Convention on Human Rights as far as is possible.…21 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I too acknowledge the work done by the Minister on IPP and the significant movement that there has been through the government amendments. It is right that IPP sentences…21 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I, too, thank the Minister for the government amendments in this group. The Government have listened carefully to the two previous Lord Chief Justices and decided that…21 May 2024HANSARDParc PrisonMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating that Answer to the Urgent Question. It was only yesterday that the Minister was answering an Urgent Question at that Dispatch Box…14 May 2024HANSARDEnd of Custody Supervised Licence Scheme: ExtensionMy Lords, the ECSL scheme was launched last October as a temporary response to the capacity crisis, which has seen the prison population soar to 88,000. At that time, it was for…13 May 2024HANSARDImmigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2024My Lords, we support the order as well, and I thank the Minister for introducing this SI. Currently, pre-settled status lapses when somebody is outside the UK for a period of two…07 May 2024HANSARDLegal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Domestic Abuse) (Amendment) Order 2024My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing this welcome SI. We are happy that the lacuna has been addressed. I disclose to the Committee that I am a magistrate in family and…07 May 2024HANSARDImmigration UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating that Statement; I have a number of questions for him. What is the Government’s plan for the 99% of people who will not be sent to…01 May 2024HANSARDStatement of Changes in Immigration RulesMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Oates, for moving his regret Motion and for the way he did it so fully and so movingly, if I may say so. I also thank the two other Liberal…01 May 2024HANSARDUkraine: Small BoatsMy Lords, I visited Western Jet Foil just over a year ago, and I agree with Minister. I saw oversized rubber tyres which looked extremely dangerous, so I support the Minister in…01 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, this group concerns the victims’ code for major incidents. In speaking to Amendment 114, I am speaking to all the other amendments in this group as well. We believe that…30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, the infected blood scandal is an appalling injustice. We in the Labour Party want to ensure that justice and compensation for victims and their families are delivered…30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillBefore the Minister moves on from addressing my Amendment 119CA, I want just to be crystal clear that the Government are accepting the amendment without their own amendment. I…30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, this group of amendments is concerned with the scope and role of the independent advocate. I open by paying tribute to the work that my noble friend Lord Wills has done…30 Apr 2024