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HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghThere are many reasons why I am very keen to participate in today’s memorial debate. First, obviously, I want to play my part in celebrating the life of Prince Philip. On behalf…12 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewThe Prime Minister says that he is tough on illegal migration at home, but withdrawing and reducing aid, development and military support in areas of conflict, famine, war and…16 Mar 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillWill the Lord Chancellor give way?16 Mar 2021HANSARDReoffending RatesSome 20% of sex offenders already have a previous conviction for sexual assault. The latest figures show that, in the last year, 37 convicted rapists already have convictions for…16 Mar 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillWill the Secretary of State give way?16 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillAt the moment, if somebody suffers a sexual assault or rape, they will wait two years before they have their moment in court. Will the Home Secretary agree to amend the Bill so…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillAs a signatory to that letter, campaigning on this means a great deal to me. Actually, I contacted the two previous Home Secretaries and Amber Rudd, when she was Home Secretary,…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillAsleep on the job.15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillSince the Home Secretary’s Government first promised a victims Bill, there have been 1 million sexual offences and 350,000 rapes. This Bill is 300 pages long and barely mentions…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy right hon. Friend and the whole Labour party and Opposition agree that protecting private and public property is incredibly important, but it is about balance. If an angry mob…15 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid Contracts: Judicial ReviewThere are 60,000 pub landlords in this country and many of them have lots to give in a time of crisis, but is it not a coincidence that the one who gets a massive contract happens…24 Feb 2021HANSARD Victims of Crime and Anti-social Behaviour, Etc (Rights, Entitlements and Related Matters)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the duties and responsibilities of the Victims’ Commissioner and about the Victims’ Code; to make…09 Feb 2021HANSARDCourt BacklogIt was revealed in a coroner’s court last week that in August 2019, an 18-year-old woman who was a victim of sexual assault was told that she would not get her day in court for 19…02 Feb 2021HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillI was walking down New Church Road in my constituency yesterday when I was stopped by a man who was out for walk with his young daughter. He explained to me that he was a real…30 Dec 2020HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) Billrose—30 Dec 2020HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillI am very happy to confirm for the Prime Minister that I will be voting for this agreement. He mentioned several times his levelling-up agenda, but financial services and those…30 Dec 2020HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillI was in this place when the right hon. Gentleman was at the Dispatch Box and he promised the House that we would have the “exact same benefits” from Brexit. When he was…30 Dec 2020HANSARD Online Harms ConsultationWill this Bill tackle the website craigslist, which profits from perpetrators who place adverts that sexually exploit young people? If they are acting like pimps, is it not about…15 Dec 2020HANSARDYouth Justice: Racial DisparityIn 2016, 22% of kids sentenced were black and minority ethnic. Now, it is 27%. Some 41% of youth prisoners were black and minority ethnic. Now, it is over half. The proportion of…08 Dec 2020HANSARDPublic Health (Coronavirus) (Protection From Eviction and Taking Control of Goods) (England) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David, on this cool Christmas evening. I will start with the aspects of the instrument that the Opposition consider…07 Dec 2020