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HANSARD Public OrderI would make a number of points to the hon. Lady. I have been very clear in my remarks about the level of injustice that is felt across the country, and that has been illustrated…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and those people should be in no doubt whatever that swift justice will follow, and that is exactly what the British public want to see. They…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderI say to the hon. Gentleman, first, that he is speaking to a Home Secretary who is from the BAME community, so there is no withholding of the data or information that he is…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderThe approach for becoming and being a fair and inclusive society also applies to the democratic ways in which we can express our views around cultural monuments, statues and…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderMy hon. Friend makes a very important point. I reiterate the point I made earlier: we have asked protest organisers to engage with the police. That way, anybody who wishes to…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. I have made the point repeatedly that the violence dominated what was for the majority a peaceful protest and subverted its very clear message.…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right. I have spoken about the violence, disorder and criminality witnessed on the streets of London this weekend. I will continue to work with…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderThese protests are about injustice. What we have seen in America is dreadful—it is absolutely awful to see America tear itself apart—but, as I have said repeatedly, we can come…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderI completely support that sentiment and the point that my hon. Friend just made.08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderFirst, when it comes to policing, our police continue to operate by consent. They command the respect and co-operation of the British people by acting with integrity and…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. One of the most extraordinary—08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderMy hon. Friend is absolutely right.08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderThe right hon. Lady is right that we should absolutely reflect on the majority who have protested peacefully, and I commend the young people in particular. Online protests are…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderThe important point to note is that for those who participated in violence and thuggery, justice will follow, and the police have all the powers and tools necessary to ensure that…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderThe hon. Lady will know that the Government as a whole consider all export applications thoroughly against a strict risk assessment. All exports to the United States are conducted…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Those acts of violence were wholly counterproductive and that is why it is important that justice follows and the police pursue the individuals…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. He will know of the operational independence of our police forces. Obviously, police and crime commissioners have responsibility for the…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderAs we saw post the 2010 and 2011 riots, it is important that we see swift justice. We have a process of swift justice in place to ensure that justice is served for the appalling…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderPeaceful protest remains a vital part of our democratic society, as the hon. Lady has said, but what we witnessed over the weekend was terrible. We talk about community spirit and…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderThe hon. Lady is right to point to peaceful protests, which are a vital part of a democratic society, and she asks about the removal of statues of particular individuals. She will…08 Jun 2020