Contributions
344 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDCrime Statistics: Gender IdentityMy Lords, anyone, including a convicted criminal, can change name and gender, and then obtain a new passport and driving licence and, in effect, change identity for most practical…24 Apr 2024HANSARDMedical Student PlacesMy Lords, last year it was reported that 25% of doctors drop out after two years’ foundation training. After five years, the drop-out rate in total is 40%. So increasing the…22 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 17A. I am sorry that I was unable to speak at Second Reading. I should also say that the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, who is unavoidably…22 Apr 2024HANSARDCass ReviewMy Lords, my focus is on the misuse of drugs for unlicensed purposes. It is perfectly proper and sensible that drugs are used for unlicensed purposes in the right circumstances.…17 Apr 2024HANSARDLitigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise, rather like the Arctic roll, to complete the speeches from the Floor. I congratulate the Government on moving swiftly and decisively to introduce the Bill. I…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineI have started my question.29 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineMy Lords, the West Bank is not in law part of Israel—29 Feb 2024HANSARDConversion Therapy Prohibition (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) Bill [HL]My Lords, my concern is safety and well-being, living in a free and fair country. As it stands, this Bill will apply to acts which cause no injury or distress and even to acts to…09 Feb 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 113 and 114. Amendment 113 seeks to impose a duty to inform victims and families of the right to refer an unduly lenient sentence. Amendment…07 Feb 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill07 Feb 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly to Amendment 112. My noble and learned friend’s proposal is an excellent one and I urge the Government to address it promptly and seriously.…07 Feb 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I am grateful to various noble Lords for their support, the points that they have made, and, if I may say so, the very sensible suggestion from the noble and learned…07 Feb 2024HANSARDRoyal Navy: Drone Attacks in the Red SeaMy Lords, in view of the question of the noble Lord, Lord West, do we not need further assistance from our allies in Europe? In particular, what about the French, who have a…05 Feb 2024HANSARDRussell Group Universities: Foreign Student AdmissionsMy Lords—01 Feb 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillMy Lords, I am very grateful for the words of my noble friend the Minister. I should perhaps say this in respect of what my noble friend Lord Hodgson had to say: I accepted at the…31 Jan 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillMy Lords, my Amendments 88 and 89 are of real practical importance to injured citizens, to consumers and to businesses which have to fight large entities to recover just…31 Jan 2024HANSARDSchools: Financial EducationMy Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend for introducing this short debate and doing it so well. I have five points to make in the short time I am allowed. First, as we have…31 Jan 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I declare my interest as a member of the justice committee, and I endorse everything that has been said by speakers in this debate. I do not need to repeat their…31 Jan 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I hope I can do this in the time allotted, as they say. I shall speak to Amendment 51 on training in relation to support for victims. Very simply, Clause 6 directs that…31 Jan 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill31 Jan 2024