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HANSARD Angiolini Inquiry ReportAs I said, from my first day in elected office, I have tried to drive cultural change and an increase in professionalism, first in the Metropolitan police and, in this job, in…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Angiolini Inquiry ReportThe review that was initiated by my predecessor and worked through by the Metropolitan Police Commissioner is important. The commissioner has demonstrated an admirable commitment…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Angiolini Inquiry ReportAs I said in my response to the shadow Home Secretary, the simple truth is that there is no consistency across the country. Some forces deal with these issues better than others.…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseWrite it in your diary.29 Feb 2024HANSARD Angiolini Inquiry ReportAs I said in response to the hon. Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain), my point about starting a national conversation is that there are people who should have been…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Angiolini Inquiry ReportThe right hon. Lady makes a number of points about the findings in the report, and about the issues raised because of Sarah Everard’s brutal murder. I have continued the work of…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Angiolini Inquiry ReportI have worked with professional standards officers. Something like that, which might superficially seem obvious, is often more complicated. We have put forward changes in the…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Angiolini Inquiry ReportI respect the hon. Lady’s experience on this issue. She will have heard the response that I gave to the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent (Nick Smith). There cannot be universality in…29 Feb 2024HANSARDOperation of the Terrorism Acts in 2021: Independent Reviewer’s ReportIn accordance with section 36 of the Terrorism Act 2006, Jonathan Hall KC, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, has prepared a report on the operation in 2021 of the…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIndependent Chief Inspector of Borders and ImmigrationI have terminated the appointment of David Neal, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, after he breached the terms of appointment and lost my confidence. Mr…21 Feb 2024HANSARDIndependent Review of Prevent: One Year On Progress ReportThe Government are today publishing a progress report on our implementation of the Independent Review of Prevent recommendations. Prevent is a fundamental part of the UK’s…20 Feb 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]As I said, I noticed that the right hon. Gentleman specifically said that there is no judicial oversight—19 Feb 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]We looked at that. There is a balance to be struck, and actually the bulk of those Secretaries of State to whom the function could be delegated in those two exceptional…19 Feb 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]I cannot make a commitment on the Prime Minister’s behalf. Members of the Committee will know that I appeared before the Committee in my previous role, and I think it is important…19 Feb 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]I listened carefully to the right hon. Gentleman’s point. I am not sure it is directly relevant to this matter, but I take on board the points that he makes. He will forgive me if…19 Feb 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]I think it is inconceivable that the Prime Minister of the day would not be informed of the use of a delegated authority.19 Feb 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]That is not an element of this Bill. On a commitment for the Prime Minister to meet with the Committee, I will look at the details.19 Feb 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]I want to make progress to ensure that everyone who wishes to speak in this debate is able to do so, but I will give way to the right hon. Lady.19 Feb 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]I take the point that the hon. and learned Lady puts forward. There are a number of organisations not explicitly mentioned in the Bill where that argument could be made, and I am…19 Feb 2024HANSARD Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [Lords]The right hon. Gentleman specifically spoke about judicial oversight, but there is oversight—19 Feb 2024