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HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenWhen it comes to police training, I think it is important to reflect on a lot of the work that is already under way across all police forces, not just the Metropolitan police…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and that is another Bill that will come to the House in due course. This is about cultural aspects and the behaviours we inculcate in our…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenI refer the hon. Lady to comments that I have made extensively this afternoon about covid restrictions, but also the fact that, when it came to the events on Saturday—the…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenThat is absolutely right, and I thank my hon. Friend for his point and comments. There is, conveniently, far too much conflation taking place when it comes to examples of protest.…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenThe hon. and learned Lady makes important points about violence that takes place at home and the need to safeguard women. This is exactly what this Government have been…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenNo one should be patronised or silenced, which is why we have reopened the VAWG consultation, and 78,000 people have responded since 6 pm on Friday evening. I urge others to come…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThe hon. Gentleman will be aware that there was an extensive public consultation on this issue and all those points were considered at the time.15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Just one week after celebrating the achievement of women around the world on International Women’s Day, I would like to…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Having personally spent much time with our frontline officers, the very people who put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe, I think that…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI will in just a second. Having personally spent time with those on the frontline, I have also seen the impact of these incidents on officers and on their families. We cannot…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThere are many important points that I would be happy to debate about the police covenant and giving our police officers—the frontline men and women who keep us safe day in, day…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillAbsolutely not. The Government are determined in their resolve—through this legislation, and delivering on our manifesto commitments—to bring in sentences that fit the crime. This…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillWhen it comes to freedom of expression, my right hon. Friend knows my views and those of this Government. Prior to taking interventions I spoke about the corrosive impact of…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI will take no lectures from the hon. Gentleman or the Opposition when it comes to supporting victims. As the former chair of the all-party parliamentary group on victims, I and…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThe hon. Gentleman can yell from the Back Benches, but it is important to remember that when it comes to protecting victims, there are many victims of different offences and…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI recall a visit to my hon. Friend’s constituency, and he is right. Many colleagues, and many members of the public through the public consultation, made the point that…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillIt is absolutely right that we look at every single measure and approach to ensure that victims of rape receive justice. As the hon. Gentleman will know, the rape review is taking…15 Mar 2021HANSARDIndependent Chief Inspector of Borders and ImmigrationI am pleased to announce Mr David Neal’s appointment as the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration. The appointment has been made in accordance with the UK Borders…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThis Government were elected on a clear manifesto commitment to make our country safer. This means backing our police and preventing and cutting crime. The Police, Crime,…09 Mar 2021HANSARDUnauthorised EncampmentsToday, I am announcing the Government’s response to the November 2019 consultation entitled, “Strengthening Police Powers to Tackle Unauthorised Encampments”. The consultation…08 Mar 2021