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HANSARDIndependent Commission on the Constitutional Future of WalesWhat engagement has there been with the Welsh Government on the distribution of what are known as levelling-up funds, in the light of assurances and statements made by the…17 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillBefore the noble Lord sits down, and to go back to the fundamental point about the code of practice and the regulations, is there not even a framework or some outline that we can…10 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, in the light of what my predecessor as Lord Chief Justice, the noble and learned Lord, Lord Judge, has said, I can be very brief. First, I wholeheartedly agree with him.…10 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillIt was a privilege to add my name to this amendment, which has been so ably moved by the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Durham, speaking the words of the right reverend…10 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI rise briefly to support both amendments. The amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, looks at this from the position of the victim. It is, of course, right to…03 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMay I ask one question? I asked: why does the Bill contain no institutional provisions to protect the independence? Maybe the Minister needs a little more time to think about this…02 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure and privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Lancaster. I rise to deal with the key issue of independence. It is, as I said on the previous day in…02 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I rise very briefly to support the principle of these amendments. I warmly welcome what the Government are trying to do to roll back the use of prison for women.…01 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillIf I might attempt to answer the noble Viscount’s question, paramount importance is given to the interests of the child because evidence has shown that, where there is abuse of…01 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillI fully support the noble Lord, Lord Thomas of Gresford, on the first of these amendments but, before explaining my reasons, my primary purpose in tabling these amendments is to…27 Oct 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, in the light of the very full observations made by the noble Lord, Lord Thomas of Gresford, I want to add three observations. First, over the years the practice of…27 Oct 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillI want to ask about two matters. First, I raised the point about judicial review but I also raised the serious issue of concurrent jurisdiction relating to murder committed…27 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding a Co-operative Union (Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee Report)My Lords, I, too, declare an interest as a chancellor of a Welsh university, Aberystwyth, and an interest as a member of the First Minister’s advisory committee on the exit from…13 Oct 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I will make a few points, which can be very briefly made. The first is to commend the Minister on his acceptance of the two base problems: first, that ecocide is a…15 Sept 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I will attempt to address three short points in the hope that I can push a little on an open door. On the first point, relating to abstraction from mobile phones, the…14 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I spoke to and signed the amendment in Committee. I entirely support the new wording. I said in Committee that the judges could be trusted. The Government might have had…08 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I rise very briefly to say why I added my name to this amendment. The Bill currently lacks a coherent interlocking scheme, and these amendments seek to deal with that.…08 Sept 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, I too welcome this Bill. I wish to speak about the service justice system, and in particular the courts martial. It is important that we put this on a firm and clear…07 Sept 2021HANSARDFuture UK-EU Relationship on Professional and Business Services (EU Committee Report)It is a pleasure and privilege to follow the noble Viscount, Lord Trenchard, and to agree with the praise with which he and other speakers have referred to the very able and…22 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle, on tabling these two amendments, which give us the opportunity to consider these important issues. I…14 Jul 2021