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HANSARDEnvironment BillIt is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra. In the light of what he has said, it is unnecessary for me to say anything other than to warmly endorse his words…12 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillIt is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, and speak to the same amendments. If the Bill is to be effective and to work, there are two main areas that need change.…30 Jun 2021HANSARDWellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL]I, too, warmly welcome the Bill and congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Bird, on bringing it forward. As has been said, Wales has similar legislation. In the short time available, I…25 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I wish briefly to speak on the two principal targets of these amendments—first about reasons and secondly the targets themselves. I warmly support Amendment 15. First,…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly, as the points have largely been made. In my view, it is essential that Clause 7 is strengthened to give it greater effectiveness. The only…23 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]It is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Davies of Brixton, and his analysis of Clause 13. I do not wish to add to it, because each of the words used in that clause is…22 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, the issue on which I speak will be brief and parallels what I said earlier on Clause 13. It is important to keep this Bill as defined as possible. This amendment tries…22 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, I shall speak to all the amendments in this group. I do not wish to say anything further about the amendments proposed by the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh of Pickering,…09 Jun 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, I shall speak briefly in support of Amendment 1. Subject to the clear statement of the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, it would be desirable to try to focus much more of…09 Jun 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote Participation and Hybrid SittingsI first add my thanks to the staff and clerks, who have provided such an amazing technical solution to the problems of the pandemic. We ought to praise ourselves; we in this House…20 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, we must work collectively in this House, as the noble Baroness, Lady Crawley, has so eloquently explained, to give real effect to the commitment in the gracious Speech…13 May 2021HANSARDWhiplash Injury Regulations 2021As I said three years ago in Committee, I broadly welcome the tariff-based system. But today, as then, I wish to raise points in relation to advice, the proper operation of the…26 Apr 2021HANSARDForensic Science and the Criminal Justice System (S&T Committee Report)My Lords, it was a great privilege to have been co-opted to this committee for this inquiry, and a privilege, pleasure and education to serve under the wise and far-sighted…26 Apr 2021HANSARDConduct CommitteeMy Lords, at this late stage in the debate all the principles have been canvassed, so I will speak briefly. Before I do so, I declare two particular interests: I sit as a judge in…20 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillI support both Amendments 1 and 6. In the light of all that has been said, I need not add anything in respect of Amendment 1, but will make some brief remarks on Amendment 6.…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillI thank the Minister for her pragmatic approach to this. I entirely agree with the analysis of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope of Craighead, that the real issue was Article…13 Apr 2021HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, in view of the eloquent and comprehensive speech of the noble Lord, Lord Anderson of Ipswich, I can confine my remarks to three points. First, it seems to me that the…25 Mar 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, I speak to Amendment 6. Its purpose is simple—that the decision that the prosecutor makes takes into account the quality, thoroughness, independence and accountability…09 Mar 2021HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the time he has given to speak about this Bill and for government amendment 14 on the burden of proof. I welcome the change of heart in that…03 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillI shall speak very briefly on Amendments 178 and 188. I thank the Minister for moving them and express my support. In the traditional approach to domestic abuse, we looked…10 Feb 2021