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HANSARDGender-based ViolenceAs has already been noted, if we are serious about eliminating gender violence worldwide, we have to address the root causes. What plans do the Government have to follow…10 Nov 2020HANSARDProfessional and Amateur Sport: Government Support[ Inaudible . ] What investment will the Government make in local provision for children and young people to engage in sports and physical activity that is shaped by them, given…01 Oct 2020HANSARDFemale Offender StrategyI thank the noble Baroness for her Answer. Given the amount of money that the MoJ spends each year, the high cost of reoffending and the relatively small number of female…29 Sept 2020HANSARDFemale Offender StrategyTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of (1) the level of funding that has been provided to the Female Offender Strategy launched in June 2018, and (2)…29 Sept 2020HANSARDViolence Against WomenTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to work with faith communities to address violence against women.25 Jun 2020HANSARDViolence Against WomenMy Lords, I lost part of the Minister’s response but I thank her for her mention of the Domestic Abuse Bill. Will she commit to publishing guidance alongside the Bill,…25 Jun 2020HANSARDPrisons: OvercrowdingMy Lords, the World Health Organization has been clear that testing will be a key part of tackling coronavirus. We just heard some of those stats, but could the Government please…14 May 2020HANSARDDomestic AbuseMy Lords, continuing the theme of children, given that lockdown has removed children’s usual contacts with schools, community groups and services, what are the Government doing to…29 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Prisons and Offender RehabilitationMy Lords, I echo what has been said already. I draw attention to my interests in the register, particularly the fact that I am president of the Nelson Trust. I will make just a…23 Apr 2020HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, it is a privilege to participate in this debate, although I am disappointed not to be in New York at the UN Commission on the Status of Women, which was cancelled last…10 Mar 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillI thank the Minister for mentioning children. Given that the Bill will inform the way that people engage with domestic abuse, what provision will be made to ensure that the needs…09 Mar 2020HANSARDChildren and Families: Early Years InterventionsThat this House takes note of the case for improved early years interventions to support children and families.27 Feb 2020HANSARDChildren and Families: Early Years InterventionsI thank the Minister for her comprehensive response and all those who participated in this excellent debate. I do not have time to mention everyone, but I thank those who shared…27 Feb 2020HANSARDOffender Management: Checkpoint ProgrammeMy Lords, I too would like to thank the noble Lord, Lord Bates, not least for his important mention of mercy, which is so important to me in my Christian faith. I too would like…27 Feb 2020HANSARDChildren and Families: Early Years InterventionsMy Lords, it is a great privilege to initiate this debate today on early years intervention. My interest in this subject comes from my experience as a paediatric speech and…27 Feb 2020HANSARDTerrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to those contributing to this subject today who have far greater knowledge than I do, and I will aim to keep my comments brief. Certainly, if a society…24 Feb 2020HANSARDChurch of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) MeasureThat this House do direct that, in accordance with the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919, the Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure be presented to Her…30 Jan 2020HANSARDChurch of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) MeasureMy Lords, although the provisions contained in this Measure are miscellaneous, some of them are nevertheless important. Rather than go through the Measure section by section, it…30 Jan 2020HANSARDLooked-after and Adopted ChildrenTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to review support for children looked after by local authorities and those children who are adopted.28 Jan 2020HANSARDLooked-after and Adopted ChildrenMy Lords, I am grateful that this much-needed review has been announced and I trust there will soon be details of a specific timetable, not only for the review but for its…28 Jan 2020