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HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this concern. We are, of course, fully committed to tackling terrorism in all forms, and hateful ideologies as well. That is part of…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsOf course I will meet the hon. Lady. If she can give me the specific examples that she is referring to, I will look at them.09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I thank Sussex police. I have seen at first hand their work in dealing with county lines, drugs and protecting vulnerable individuals. She…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsOf course, the answer is absolutely yes. The hon. Gentleman will be very aware of the work the Government have done over recent years when it comes to resettling asylum seekers…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady is right: that is a much needed change required in the law, and I will make further comments on this in due course.09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI refer my hon. Friend to the comments I made earlier. He will be well aware of the way in which we have empowered the police, who are going out there to ensure that victims are…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf the hon. Lady has not received a response, I will ensure that she receives one. The fact of the matter is that we are doing everything in our power to support the NHS heroes…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Gentleman is aware—he has referred to this—we have sent Her Majesty’s chief inspector of constabulary, Tom Winsor, to look at what has been going on in Greater…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Lady for her really important question. She is right about the report published by the Centre for Social Justice. I am acutely aware, as are officials across the…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to raise that question, and he heard the Minister with responsibility for immigration compliance speak about that issue today. This is an issue, and we…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have been clear that we are absolutely determined, with conviction and commitment, to support those who have been affected by the whole Windrush scandal. This is not about…09 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelOn Tuesday, the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre, JTAC, raised the UK terrorism threat level from substantial to severe. This means that an attack is highly likely. JTAC’s…04 Nov 2020HANSARDIndependent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation Report on Operation in 2018 of Terrorism ActsIn accordance with section 36 of the Terrorism Act 2006, Jonathan Hall QC, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, has prepared a report on the operation in 2018 of the…22 Oct 2020HANSARDModern Slavery: Annual ReportToday, I am publishing the 2020 UK annual report on modem slavery. The report covers the whole of the UK and has been drafted in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Executive,…19 Oct 2020HANSARDTerrorism Prevention and Investigation MeasuresSection 19(1) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (the Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable…08 Oct 2020HANSARDIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse Report on Anglican ChurchToday the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published its latest report, which can be found at: www.iicsa.org.uk. This report relates to its investigation into…06 Oct 2020HANSARDWindrush Lessons Learned Review ResponseToday we are publishing the Home Office’s comprehensive improvement plan, in response to the Windrush lessons learned review. We have worked closely with community leaders and the…30 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his question. He is right to point out a number of key facts. Assaults on police officers are thoroughly unacceptable, and I am afraid that this weekend…28 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast Friday, we saw the senseless murder of police sergeant Matt Ratana while he was on duty in Croydon. His tragic death in the line of duty is a reminder to us all of the risk…28 Sept 2020HANSARDPublic Order: Covid-19Throughout the pandemic, our police officers have been on the streets every single day working tirelessly to stop the spread of coronavirus. I am in contact, virtually every day…28 Sept 2020