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HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, I do not have anything more to add other than to say that we support Amendments 80 and 81. The noble Lord, Lord Anderson, summed it up in his closing comments: the…16 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, we of course support the overall aim of the Bill. We also support the overall aims of the part of the Bill these amendments seek to address. The noble Baroness, Lady…11 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillNo; I cannot respond to that gallantly, can I? I will plough on. Interestingly, my son recently completed a master’s in journalism at City, University of London. He told me that…11 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, this is another JCHR-recommended amendment, ably spoken to by the noble Lord, Lord Marks. Its effect is to narrow the definition of foreign power threat activity by…11 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, I was not planning to speak on this fairly narrow amendment. The noble Lord, Lord Marks, made all the points relative to the amendment itself. However, it is worth just…11 Jan 2023HANSARDPrisons: Chaplaincy ServiceOver a decade’s worth of Conservative government has led to a failing prison system, with failing rehabilitation. To change this, we need an evidence-led, trauma-informed approach…10 Jan 2023HANSARDPolice: Appointments in PCC OfficesMy Lords, the Government cannot continue to sit on the sidelines on this issue. The noble Lord, Lord Lexden, has repeatedly raised his concerns and the Government have chosen to…21 Dec 2022HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, I found this a fascinating short debate. It caused me to reflect on my time in this House, which has been a few decades now. Over 20 years ago, I remember sitting in on…21 Dec 2022HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2022My Lords, I thank the Minister for his opening comments. He has outlined what the statutory instrument does. These changes come as a result of the High Court ruling in June this…20 Dec 2022HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, the amendments in this group span Clauses 6 to 11 and cover the new offences of “Entering and inspecting places used for defence etc”. These clauses are intended to…19 Dec 2022HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, as the noble Lord, Lord Marks, mentioned, there should be a second amendment to go with Amendment 13. There is only one amendment in this group. Clause 3 means that for…19 Dec 2022HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, the amendments in this group, tabled by the noble Lords, Lord Marks and Lord Purvis, intend to tighten the scope of offences in Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 15 and 29.…19 Dec 2022HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, this group relates to the new offence of obtaining or disclosing protected information. Both amendments pertain to what information should be included in this offence.…19 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillMy Lords, I open by echoing what the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, said: all the arguments in all the amendments could become redundant if we support not putting Clauses 19 and 20 in…13 Dec 2022HANSARDAlbanian Asylum SeekersMy Lords, as my noble friend Lord Dubs said, the Labour Party supports the fast-track approach, but I would like to ask about an appeals process. The Minister quoted the Prime…13 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Order Bill13 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillWell, the Minister did not make any attempt to answer any of the questions I asked. I do not know whether he would undertake to guide me to some government documents that may…13 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillMy Lords, this amendment is in the name of my noble friend Lord Coaker and the noble Lord, Lord Paddick. It would require the Secretary of State to publish a review into…13 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillI beg leave to withdraw the amendment.13 Dec 2022HANSARDUK Asylum and Refugee PolicyMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Ludford. I thank the most reverend Primate the Archbishop of Canterbury for initiating what has been a remarkable and…09 Dec 2022