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HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, in view of the speeches we have had from a number of noble Lords, there is nothing which I would want to detain noble Lords with regarding this amendment. I agree that…26 Jan 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, it is with satisfaction that I follow the last speaker, because I have very little to say about this Bill, other than that it is clearly in need of drastic treatment.…20 Jan 2021HANSARDLaw Enforcement: Brexit ImpactsCould the Minister tell me how she will ensure that the new arrangements, which are obviously welcome, are working efficiently and not leading to delays that will hamper the…06 Jan 2021HANSARDInternational Human Rights DayMy Lords, I refer to my interests as disclosed in the register. Does the Minister agree that the reason why this country should wholeheartedly support this United Nations…10 Dec 2020HANSARDCriminal Justice: Imprisonment for Public ProtectionMy Lords, I declare my interest as set out in the register, in particular my position as a joint life president of the Prison Reform Trust. Does the Minister accept the contents…09 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Football LeagueI disclose an interest as a fond grandfather of seven grandchildren, who like to play sport. Is it not important to single out not one sport but all sports for the help provided…10 Nov 2020HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeI am glad to hear that the Minister appreciates that there is urgency in this matter. An acute situation exists in all aspects of the justice system. The Covid event has made life…09 Nov 2020HANSARDCancer Task ForceI am pleased to hear of the arrangements made for treating the backlog of patients suffering from cancer. However, that is not the only backlog that exists; other conditions…20 Oct 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillI am most grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, for setting out the position we are in with such clarity. I will add just a few words to explain my involvement. It has already…19 Oct 2020HANSARDYouth Unemployment[ Inaudible . ]15 Oct 2020HANSARDYouth UnemploymentI am grateful to your Lordships for dealing with the local difficulties. The point I emphasise is that, while everything I have heard about the immediate action that the…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCrime: Emergency Services StaffMy Lords, it is absolutely right that we should feel horrified by some crimes, and I certainly endorse the good wishes sent by the Minister. However, we must not get into the…01 Oct 2020HANSARDFemale Offender StrategyMy Lords, what steps has the Minister taken to ensure that courts sentence female offenders to custody only in cases where there really is no alternative?29 Sept 2020HANSARDCivil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020My Lords, this is not an area that I normally get involved in in this House. However, having read the papers which were available to me, I realised that there is a deep problem…23 Sept 2020HANSARDProbation Workforce StrategyMany years ago when I was a young barrister, I was advised that when defending a client who was about to be sentenced and wanting to persuade the judge to take a lenient course, I…21 Sept 2020HANSARDRule of Law: Law OfficersIn view of the fact that the Minister accepts an obligation on the Attorney-General to protect and safeguard the rule of law, in regard to this matter where there are different…15 Sept 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I begin by referring to the entries in the register regarding my legal career. When I first read the Bill, I appreciated immediately that its powers of delegation to…02 Sept 2020HANSARDConstitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010In view of the answers that have already been given, I might be unduly cautious in raising my question. I was the judge responsible at the time of the Constitutional Reform Act…29 Jul 2020HANSARDPrison SentencesIn view of what the Minister has said, does he agree with me that it would be sensible to follow the example, set in Scotland, of having a presumption against short sentences?…29 Jun 2020HANSARDSentencing Bill [HL]I am grateful to your Lordships for allowing me a second opportunity to contribute to this debate, and I apologise for the delay I caused. I thank most warmly the noble Lord, Lord…25 Jun 2020