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HANSARDGovernment of Wales Act 2006 (Amendment) Order 2021My Lords, this is a complex order, and although I have been involved in all the devolution legislation since 1998, it is not easy to follow. This is a problem in Wales, but not in…27 Jan 2021HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, I am always intrigued by the thought processes that must be brought into play in fixing a minimum sentence in a Bill. I would like the Minister to outline what…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, it is a privilege, as always, to follow the noble Lord. I respect his point of view and the experiences he has had. I am sure he will appreciate we are concerned with…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, I have many reservations about the value of polygraph tests. They rely on measuring several physiological processes—pulse rate, blood pressure, perspiration and so on,…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill[ Inaudible ]—is in relation to the necessity for the judge at trial to have full discretion in passing sentence. I do not wish to repeat that, but I will add a particular…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, the Minister’s words brought to mind many waterfalls that I know and love in Scotland, but I will forgo the opportunity to comment on Scottish criminal law. I am sure…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillThe law has always distinguished between the adult and the young offender in many ways. Policy has always been to make every effort to rehabilitate the young before they become…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, by coincidence I am once again following the noble Lord, Lord Naseby. I would remind him that there have been high-risk periods before. His words reminded me of the…26 Jan 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: New ShipsThe Prime Minister said that he was breaking free from a vicious circle. He said that “we ordered ever decreasing numbers of ever more expensive items of military hardware,…25 Jan 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Touhig, and to assure him that we will stand with him in his opposition to the Bill. It is a hot and sticky night in…20 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerMy Lords, I recall being involved in a case in Southwark Crown Court where DNA convicted a man of rape 35 years after the offence. There was no other evidence. Statistically,…19 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what reciprocal extradition arrangements are in place for the surrender of nationals between the United Kingdom and the European Union member…13 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Arrangements: European Union Member StatesI thank the Minister for her Answer. We all know about the difficulties with the United States in the tragic Harry Dunn case; despite the pleas of the Foreign Secretary, it…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, it is always stimulating to follow the noble Lord, Lord Rooker—although I disagree with him, which is unusual. I add my support to the amendments in this group which…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I have little to add to what has gone before. I often wonder whether the Government are concerned about judicial review when they resist placing the test of a decision…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, it is always a delight to follow my friend, the noble Baroness, Lady Kennedy of The Shaws. There are three sides to this argument. What makes this debate so interesting…11 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Trade and Cooperation AgreementI will make three points on the surrender of suspects or convicted persons, previously dealt with under the European arrest warrant. First, according to article 136, under part 3,…08 Jan 2021HANSARDHong Kong: National Security LawMy Lords, Title XII in Part 3 of the UK’s new deal with the EU provides that if the UK has “denounced”—that is the word used—the European Convention on Human Rights, the whole of…07 Jan 2021HANSARDDivorce[ Inaudible. ] Can the Minister confirm that, as discussed in the recent GR judicial review case, where a wife subjected to domestic abuse has been assessed as having capital in a…06 Jan 2021HANSARDHeathrow Airport ExpansionMy Lords, the Supreme Court did not give the go-ahead for a third runway, as was reported in some parts of the press. All it decided was that the Minister under a previous…17 Dec 2020