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HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)My hon. Friend makes a very good point. I completely agree with him, and I remind the Committee that most people in this country are against these changes. Most people who know…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)The hon. Lady makes an interesting point, but we need to always be aware of the technical definition of the words that we are using. When the Government talk constantly about…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)Will the Minister give way?14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)I will look into the hon. Lady’s point, and I have no doubt that we will talk about that later on. Can a Government who pride themselves on putting victims first truly be…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)Would the shadow Minister also be interested to understand the impact of the three-year suspension on sentences that went live just a few weeks ago on the projections going…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)I completely agree with my hon. Friend. If I recall correctly, the hon. Member for Amber Valley has previously worked in the CPS—she might want to disclose her interest.14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)In my speech, I asked a specific question about the impact assessment. One of the options was to do nothing, and it would be helpful if the Minister could clearly articulate what…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)The removal of the cap on sitting days appears to be bringing the backlog down, which I think everyone in the Chamber can agree is a good thing. Why are the Government not looking…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)I thank the shadow Minister for that point; I share his concerns. There is also a question regarding whether unpaid volunteers will even want to take on such a serious role that…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for that point. This goes back and links to the question I raised on the impact assessment. It is really important that we get clarity from the Minister on…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Gentleman for that point, but I do not agree, because sometimes a crime has not been committed. It is important that we use the right terms. The Government have a…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Lady for her intervention, but I will not comment on that specifically. I am talking about the magistrates courts, which generally deal with low-level motoring…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)Will the Minister give way?14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Lady for making that point, and I of course agree. Clearly, there is not a consensus, which is why we are here today, but we can categorically state that most…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)Does my hon. Friend agree that the question the hon. Member for Gloucester asked shows the crux of one of the issues? He used the term “offender” to describe someone where a…14 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsRural areas are facing a wave of unauthorised developments on land owned by Travellers, with little or no action being taken against them. My right hon. Friend the Member for East…13 Apr 2026HANSARDStatutory Menstrual LeaveIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I thank everyone for their powerful and often personal contributions today. First, I want to recognise Michelle…13 Apr 2026HANSARDStatutory Menstrual LeaveThat is absolutely right. I am explaining the current system and why we do not need an additional level of menstrual leave. What the hon Gentleman said is correct and yes, we…13 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (First sitting)Q Your letter says that this will result in quicker justice for victims, and that is why you support it. My question is: if that is not the case, would you not support it? Claire…25 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you for your time, Claire. If I am interpreting your answer correctly, your basis for supporting the removal of jury trials is that it will save time and allow victims to…25 Mar 2026