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HANSARDPolice Reform White PaperThe reforms to public order policing in the White Paper are welcome, in particular the commitment to greater data sharing between forces to enable this. Can the Minister confirm…03 Feb 2026HANSARDPrisoners for Palestine: Hunger StrikesMy Lords—02 Feb 2026HANSARDPrisoners for Palestine: Hunger StrikesMy Lords, the Minister is to be commended for not giving concessions to those who have refused food in this instance. Does he not think that, rather than expressing sympathy for…02 Feb 2026HANSARDChina: Human Rights and UK National SecurityMy Lords, do the Government believe the Chinese Government’s assertion that they no longer operate overseas police stations in the United Kingdom? Was this discussed on the visit,…02 Feb 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: UK PreparednessMy Lords, with that in mind, will the Government think very carefully about regulating social media, as is a big concern for the Government and the House at the moment? Will they…22 Jan 2026HANSARDRoyal Navy: Nuclear SubmarinesMy Lords, we rightly talk about the submarine programme as a national endeavour. We know that every corner of the United Kingdom is required to be part of the supply chain to…15 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy view on this is, admittedly, from the outside; I had some access as the Government’s independent adviser on political violence for a number of years while this issue was being…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillNot terrorist.13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, it has indeed been a mammoth grouping. I am grateful to all noble Lords for the eloquence, passion and knowledge that they have brought to the many amendments that have…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillOh good, that is such great news. Amendment 378A is not about shielding politicians from criticism but about ensuring that elected representatives, working people and members of…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly to commend the noble Lords who have brought this amendment. I add my praise and gratitude for Policy Exchange in having led the charge on this. I…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI will briefly comment on the issue of notice periods for protests, because I have sympathy for the desire to create an ordered system where there is more notice for protests,…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to move Amendment 370A in my name and those of the noble Lords, Lord Polak and Lord Goodman of Wycombe. I also intend to speak to Amendment 371AA in my…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI will leave the clerks to unpick that mess. Forgive me. Does that mean we all have to stay incredibly late for group 6? It probably does, does it not?13 Jan 2026HANSARDDefending Democracy TaskforceMy Lords, there are indeed horrifying examples of abuse being directed at elected representatives. I was pleased last month to have been elected as co-chair of the All-party…12 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, the hour is late, so I will resist the temptation to go further into the rights and wrongs and logical inconsistencies of some noble Lords’ views on the proscription of…07 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMany of us in this Committee would be absolutely amazed if the noble Lord, Lord Macdonald, stuck to his timetable of being able to publish something next month. He does not need…07 Jan 2026HANSARDMuslim BrotherhoodWhat the Minister says on proscription is of course understandable; it has long been the practice not to comment before it is done. But will he reassure the House that the…05 Jan 2026HANSARDTrials: TimelinessI of course accept what the Minister says, but there can be a dialogue with the Government. We saw that last year in Southport, where the Attorney-General and the Prime Minister…10 Nov 2025