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HANSARDLegislative Definition of SexIt is a concluded case. The women were discriminating against him because he was male, and such discrimination is perfectly within the Equality Act if it is “a proportionate means…12 Jun 2023HANSARDTrans and Non-binary ChildrenLast year, a YouGov poll found that around 80% of schools now have pupils who are trans identified, and Policy Exchange recently reported that four in 10 schools are operating…07 Jun 2023HANSARDMental Health Treatment and SupportIt is well reported that mental health difficulties have become both more prevalent and more talked about in recent years. Lockdown has certainly had a detrimental impact on the…07 Jun 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachIn recent weeks, the Home Secretary has publicly supported the majority view that immigration levels are too high in this country, and she has led the debate on how we can reduce…23 May 2023HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillThe hon. Gentleman mentions the cost of going to court and that that will be prohibitive for students and academics, but surely the opposite is true. At the moment, the only…02 May 2023HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI admit to having a sense of déjà vu, because I think this is the third time I have made a speech defending the sharp end of the Bill—which is, of course, the provision allowing…02 May 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI rise to speak to amendments 131 to 134, which seek to strengthen the Illegal Migration Bill by preventing spurious claims—whatever they may be—being used to resist the removal…27 Mar 2023HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour Action PlanI warmly welcome the antisocial behaviour action plan and am delighted that South Yorkshire has been chosen as one of the pilot trailblazer areas for hotspot policing. In my…27 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI am delighted that the Chancellor has set aside £4 billion to help families with young children. I am less delighted with how he is choosing to spend it. I am referring to the…20 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsA year ago, the Department announced that Penistone had been chosen for the UK’s first trial to deliver high-speed broadband through water pipes. The fibre in the water project,…15 Mar 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ6. Graphic lessons on oral sex, how to choke your partner safely and 72 genders—this is what passes for relationships and sex education in British schools. Across the country,…08 Mar 2023HANSARDTransphobic BullyingAt least 80% of schools now have children with trans identities, up from just a handful a decade ago. Vulnerable children, especially those who are autistic, have been abused or…27 Feb 2023HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI rise to speak in favour of the Government’s motion to disagree with Lords amendment 10. As has been mentioned by other hon. Members, this Bill has been introduced because…07 Feb 2023HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?07 Feb 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesProsecution rates for the appalling crime of rape against women and girls have been too low across the country. What impact does my right hon. and learned Friend believe that…01 Feb 2023HANSARD Online Safety BillI was coming on to that—absolutely. The advantage of introducing this measure in the other place is that we can widen the scope to all appropriate child safety duties beyond…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Online Safety BillI too rise to speak to new clause 2, which seeks to introduce senior manager criminal liability to the Bill. As my hon. Friend the Member for Stone (Sir William Cash) set out, we…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 PowerWill the hon. Gentleman give way?17 Jan 2023HANSARD Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 PowerNo, because I have only four minutes. The naivety that the Bill has been written with is astounding and hugely worrying. The reduction of the age limit to 16 is a significant…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 PowerI rise to support the Government’s decision to use their section 35 powers with regard to the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. As is the case for many other hon.…17 Jan 2023