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HANSARDLeaving the EU: Human RightsWe are not seeking to repeal this; we are simply removing the statutory requirement to negotiate it. The Government wrote in October last year seeking commencement of negotiation…16 Jan 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU: Human RightsOf course it will. The hon. Member for Torfaen (Nick Thomas-Symonds) knows I will not be drawn into commenting on individual cases, but what I can say is that there are widespread…16 Jan 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU: Human RightsIt has been an enormous pleasure to appear opposite the hon. Gentleman. He is a distinguished historian, a distinguished politician and an experienced barrister.16 Jan 2020HANSARDEU (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act: ImplementationYes.03 Oct 2019HANSARDEU (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act: ImplementationI have not seen the response to which the hon. Gentleman refers, but I can certainly confirm that the Government will comply with the law. I am not convinced that the Prime…03 Oct 2019HANSARDEU (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act: ImplementationThe hon. Gentleman has read it out, and he does not need any confirmation from me. He is a superbly competent lawyer— [ Interruption. ] So I am told by others on his side of the…03 Oct 2019HANSARDEU (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act: ImplementationBecause I am quite convinced and completely satisfied that this Government will obey the law.03 Oct 2019HANSARDNo-deal Brexit: PrioritiesThe priorities of my office are set out in the published business plan for this year. The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union exercises the interest of my office in supporting…03 Oct 2019HANSARDProrogation: Supreme Court JudgmentI have been considering that question. I am still considering it. I have not reached a conclusion. When I have, I will make sure the hon. Lady is informed.03 Oct 2019HANSARDProrogation: Supreme Court JudgmentMay I tell the hon. Gentleman that I do believe in the law and I have spent 37 years of my life adhering to those professional values? As for the advice I may or may not have…03 Oct 2019HANSARDProrogation: Supreme Court JudgmentI completely agree with both parts of my hon. Friend’s question. Plainly, the Law Officers’ convention is not a question of personal ownership by any particular Attorney General.…03 Oct 2019HANSARDProrogation: Supreme Court JudgmentMy hon. Friend, as ever, from a background of practice in the law, feels, as I do, that those kinds of hearings—certainly US-style hearings—would be a regrettable step for us in…03 Oct 2019HANSARDJudicial Appointments ProcessThe Government have no plans to introduce any such appointment system. The only thing I would say is that this House must have the right to determine the constitutional…03 Oct 2019HANSARDProrogation: Supreme Court JudgmentI know that those matters are being actively considered. I am sure they will be considered in consultation and through the usual channels. As much time as conceivably can be made…03 Oct 2019HANSARDJudicial Appointments ProcessI could not have put it better than that. I agree with every word that my right hon. Friend said. As I have had cause to say in the House only recently, we have one of the finest…03 Oct 2019HANSARDNo-deal Brexit: PrioritiesCertainly not. I stand by every one of them. When this Parliament assumes its responsibilities to pass a withdrawal agreement, then I might reconsider them, but certainly not at…03 Oct 2019HANSARDNo-deal Brexit: PrioritiesThe hon. Gentleman is quite right; there are some countries that will not extradite their own citizens. In those cases it is a case of bilateral discussion with them. There is the…03 Oct 2019HANSARDNo-deal Brexit: PrioritiesExactly, and that presents considerable difficulty, as the hon. Gentleman points out. However, we will be having bilateral discussions with those countries to seek to agree…03 Oct 2019HANSARDProrogation: Supreme Court JudgmentI cannot comment on the content of Cabinet discussions but, as I told the House last week, the judgment sets out the definitive and final legal position on the advice given to Her…03 Oct 2019HANSARDJudicial Appointments ProcessThe priorities of my office are set out in the published business plan for this year, but on the UK’s withdrawal—I beg your pardon, Mr Speaker, I am answering the wrong question.…03 Oct 2019