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HANSARDTemporary Skilled Worker Visas: Creative OccupationsMy Lords, I shall ask about another class of skilled and creative workers in need of temporary visas—namely, sheep-shearers during the sheep-shearing season. They are fundamental…04 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakMy Lords, the guidelines are being reviewed. May I suggest that part of the review should address the use of handcuffs? In this case, it is not at all clear to me that it was…03 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeMy Lords, although I very much welcome the decision of the Supreme Court, there may be room for statutory exemption in respect of persons who have fully transitioned—that is to…03 Jun 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchMy Lords, can I ask the Minister to confirm that the police will be very robust in tackling antisemitic remarks and actions at pro-Palestinian marches?20 May 2026HANSARDYouth JusticeMy Lords, the Statement refers to the Southport murders and the lack of co-ordination between the appropriate authorities. Does the Minister accept that, when a review or inquiry…20 May 2026HANSARDSupreme Court Dillon JudgmentMy Lords, I commend to the Minister the Amnesty Act 1924, which she will know was passed by the Irish Government at the conclusion of the civil war. It was a very useful…19 May 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI follow the noble Baroness by apologising to your Lordships that I was not here for the commencement of the Minister’s speech, but I heard the great majority of what he said, and…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillOn Motion R1, I agree with the Minister, not with my noble friend Lord Davies. It is important to remember—16 Apr 2026HANSARDCompanies: Online AGMsMy Lords, may I suggest that members of the awkward squad are more readily controlled in virtual meetings, and that is thoroughly undesirable? It is much better to have open…23 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Homeland DefenceMy Lords, may I suggest that there is now widespread public support for a very substantial and rapid increase in expenditure on defence?23 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, in the circumstances I shall confine my observations to Amendments 422A and 422B. Before I do so, I say that I strongly support the amendment just moved by the noble…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am very grateful for the support of the Liberal Democrat Benches, but for a similar reason to that advanced by the noble Baroness, I am not going to trouble the House by seeking…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 423 which is in my name. The purpose of my amendment is to see if it is possible to effect a compromise between strongly held opinions. If a…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am not sure that I accept that. It is certainly true that when I started practising at the Bar, which was a very long time ago, investigations were not conducted with great…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I have real reservations about Amendment 385, which I am afraid I cannot support. I am glad that my noble friend is not thinking of testing the opinion of the House. I…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I cannot support this amendment, for two reasons. First, it imposes a regime which is wholly different from the regulatory practices in every other regulatory authority.…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThe noble Lord was suggesting, I think, that it is wrong to hold a subsequent disciplinary proceeding on precisely the same facts that gave rise to the acquittal. But in the…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCyclists: SafetyMy Lords, I am a regular cyclist. I suggest that the wearing of helmets and high-vis jackets and, in urban areas, the provision of cycle-only tracks is the most effective way of…25 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I do not think it inappropriate that, although Amendment 14 was not moved, it should be spoken to.25 Feb 2026