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HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Risk of Being Drawn into Terrorism) (Revised Guidance) Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 7 May be approved.24 May 2024HANSARDLicensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024My Lords, I thank noble Lords for their support for this Motion, which, as noble Lords have said, is very important. As the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, said, much of the business of…24 May 2024HANSARDArrests and Prison CapacityI thank the noble Lord very much indeed for those remarks. They are very kind, and I am very grateful for them. Obviously, public safety is the Government’s priority. We fully…22 May 2024HANSARDArrests and Prison CapacityI thank the noble Baroness very much for her remarks, which I very much appreciate. Obviously, much of the debate around sentencing involved a Bill that we may or may not see—we…22 May 2024HANSARDArrests and Prison CapacityThe noble Baroness raised some very interesting points, which I will address in a second. To be clear, we have not asked police chiefs to stop arresting people, as I have already…22 May 2024HANSARDBritish Nationality (Irish Citizens) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions to this debate. This Bill will make it possible for Irish nationals who have been resident in the UK for five years to…17 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandMy Lords, obviously the Government are still seeking advice on all aspects of what the judgment means, but we will be appealing. I should also say that the final order will not be…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandMy Lords, I have made it very clear—but I will say it again—that all the provisions in the Belfast/Good Friday agreement referred to in the Windsor Framework were developed…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandMy Lords, I start by expressing the Government’s disappointment at this judgment. We continue to believe that the policy is lawful, that our approach is compatible with…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandNo, I do not believe they are. I do not think this has any impact on, for example, the safety of Rwanda or relocation to Rwanda under existing legislation. As noble Lords will be…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandThe noble Lord makes the very good point that immigration is a reserved matter and that the Government have consistently applied immigration law on a UK-wide basis. This judgment…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandI cannot make that commitment. I will come back as and when I have more to say on the subject.15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandMy Lords, we do not believe that this will induce people to go to Northern Ireland. The cohort we are detaining has been considered under existing legislation, so those who are…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandMy Lords, as I stated in my original Answer, which I will repeat to my noble friend, the Government intend to take all steps to defend their position, including through an appeal.…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandThat may be the case, but, as I have repeatedly said, the Government intend to appeal the decision. Until that appeal is heard, I do not know that there is much else to say on…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandMy Lords, again, I was very clear at the start; we have consistently made it clear that the provisions in the Good Friday agreement, referred to in the Windsor Framework, were…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandThe noble Lord makes an interesting point but, as I say, the first step in this process is to appeal the judgment. I am sure that all other considerations will then be taken as to…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandMy Lords, I would go back to my original answer of last week: I still do not think it is appropriate to comment on the internal policies of another country. As I have repeatedly…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandMy Lords, I do not understand or know anything about the workings of the court processes, so I am afraid I cannot answer that question.15 May 2024HANSARDStatement of Changes in Immigration RulesMy Lords, I thank noble Lords who have contributed to the debate. Before I get to do the “bad cop” thing, I ask the noble Lord, Lord Empey, to send me Mr Ferguson’s details, and I…14 May 2024