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HANSARDPolice Recruitment: ReformWe do. Obviously we have to maintain the operational independence of the police—I do not think there is any question or dispute about that—so leadership of the police has to…05 Mar 2024HANSARDPolice Recruitment: ReformI cannot comment on the inquiry itself. Unfortunately, I cannot be as confident as I would like to be that there are no police officers out there who remain to be caught.…05 Mar 2024HANSARDPolice Recruitment: ReformI agree with the noble Baroness up to a point. As I said in my earlier answer, that trust has to be rebuilt by strong leadership. In the case of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark…05 Mar 2024HANSARDPolice Recruitment: ReformI have to say that she should have been interviewed face to face. The information I have is that all 43 forces in England and Wales are conducting those face-to-face interviews.…05 Mar 2024HANSARDAngiolini Inquiry ReportI cannot say that it is right across the board; I do not know. It would obviously have to be decided on a case-by-case basis. The way that we have changed the dismissals process…05 Mar 2024HANSARDAngiolini Inquiry ReportI thank both noble Baronesses for their comments. The first thing to say, which I said earlier, is that my thoughts are with the family and friends of Sarah Everard. The second…05 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Data Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2024. Relevant document: 13th Report from the Secondary…05 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2024I did not skate over it at all; I referred to it explicitly and am happy to do so again, if it would help. I do not know if there is any specific redress to the Home Office. I…05 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers Act 2016 (Remedial) Order 2023My Lords, this order was first laid before Parliament for consideration on 20 March 2023. It was laid again on 18 October 2023, and sat for 60 days. It was debated in the other…05 Mar 2024HANSARDPolice Recruitment: ReformMy Lords, the horrific crimes committed by a then serving police officer shocked the nation and undermined public confidence in the police. My thoughts are with the family and…05 Mar 2024HANSARDAngiolini Inquiry ReportThe noble Lord raises a good point. The Civil Nuclear Constabulary comes under the atomic energy people—I forget their precise title—and was referenced in Lady Elish’s report. I…05 Mar 2024HANSARDAngiolini Inquiry ReportIs it not lamentable that recommendation 14 had to be written at all in the 21st century? Frankly, it is pathetic that we still have to have this conversation about such…05 Mar 2024HANSARDAngiolini Inquiry ReportMy Lords, it is important to say in response to the remarks and questions from the noble Lord, Lord Browne, that Lady Elish did not find any evidence of that particular name being…05 Mar 2024HANSARDPolice Recruitment: ReformThe right reverend Prelate in effect asked me two questions. Decisions about police recruitment, including how recruitment and selection processes are run, are a matter for chief…05 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, these amendments go to the issue of whether it is safe to relocate a person to Rwanda for particular individuals. It remains the Government’s view that these amendments…04 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWhen I was explaining the ARAP situation, I pointed out the difficulty of assessing and accessing some of the records, but I will certainly make sure that is taken back to the…04 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI am advised by my noble and learned friend Lord Stewart of Dirleton that “must” and “shall” both have a mandatory quality, but I will of course write to the noble Lord. If there…04 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI am unable to comment on Rwandan law, but, of course, the treaty takes care of this and I went into detail on that earlier. Under Article 5(2)(d) of the treaty, the United…04 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillAs I understand it, they will be deported to Rwanda. In conclusion, the Government of Rwanda have systems in place to safeguard relocated individuals with a range of…04 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillIs that correct? It sounds very moot to me, legally. I said that Rwanda must “have regard to information provided about a Relocated Individual relating to any special needs that…04 Mar 2024