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HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationI was not present in all the debates regarding the Illegal Migration Act so I cannot honestly answer that question: I do not know whether we were told. I do not know whether the…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationMy Lords, it does not matter whether the Government assert that we have been treating them fairly; the fact is that the Supreme Court has ruled otherwise. As I said, we are…20 Nov 2023HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]That the Bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House, and that it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House that they consider the Bill in the following order:…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationI did not say what the noble Lord asserts about the ECHR. I said that I do not know. The fact is that this decision was a domestic decision, not a European one. I am well aware…20 Nov 2023HANSARDAbortion Clinics: Safe Access ZonesI completely agree.20 Nov 2023HANSARDAbortion Clinics: Safe Access ZonesAs I say, there will be a public consultation, and I hope that all those whom the noble Baroness mentioned will engage with the consultation process.20 Nov 2023HANSARDAbortion Clinics: Safe Access ZonesThat would invite me to speculate as to when the next general election might be.20 Nov 2023HANSARDAbortion Clinics: Safe Access ZonesMy noble friend will be aware that a number of powers already exist, particularly around public space protection orders, which have been issued in a number of cases. Some guidance…20 Nov 2023HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken. There have been many expert and valuable contributions to today’s debate. I particularly thank the noble Lords, Lord Coaker,…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationI cannot comment on that at the moment, but, again, I am sure we will come back to it in due course.20 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationMy noble friend makes a good point. I will absolutely take that back. We have been capacity building in Rwanda—the noble Lord just referred to it—and I know that a lot of that…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationMy Lords, it goes without saying that Wednesday’s outcome was not what the Government wanted to see, but we have spent the last few months planning for all eventualities and we…20 Nov 2023HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a second time.20 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationIf my noble friend is right in his assertions, yes, they should be convicted, but I do not what has happened with prosecutions and convictions in that space. I will endeavour to…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationFirst, I agree with the noble Lord about the International Agreements Committee and the previous comments made there. The fact is that the International Agreements Committee is…20 Nov 2023HANSARDAbortion Clinics: Safe Access ZonesI agree, but I also say that the protesters should stop their intimidation now and leave those women well alone, as the noble Baroness suggests. I have tried to explain the…20 Nov 2023HANSARDAbortion Clinics: Safe Access ZonesI say to the noble Baroness that I already have: it will be commenced by the spring of 2024, and I am very happy to commit to making sure that that happens. The guidance is not…20 Nov 2023HANSARDPolicing of Marches and DemonstrationsThe right reverend Prelate makes an extremely good point. I commend his activities and those of his colleagues and other faith leaders in trying to find civilised solutions to…13 Nov 2023HANSARDPolicing of Marches and DemonstrationsI am happy to reflect my noble friend’s opinion to the new Home Secretary when I speak to him.13 Nov 2023HANSARDPolicing of Marches and DemonstrationsI cannot answer that question, but I certainly hope the police are investigating.13 Nov 2023