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HANSARDPublic Order Act 1986 (Serious Disruption to the Life of the Community) Regulations 2023The noble Lord is cavilling at this point. We are, in a sense, talking about principle. Where does authority, in the end, lie? It lies down there because they are elected. It does…13 Jun 2023HANSARDEuropean Court of Human Rights: Rule 39My Lords, does my noble and learned friend agree that in principle, an interim order should be made only after a hearing at which both parties are present and can make their case?…06 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I will very briefly support what the noble Lord, Lord Anderson, said. I agree with all of his detailed arguments, which were extraordinarily well put. I will focus on…06 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillIs the noble Baroness really suggesting that this country should depart from treaty obligations without much of a qualm?24 May 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillBefore the Minister leaves this part of his address, will he tell the House whether it is the intention of the Government that the implementation of the Act should be compliant…24 May 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I have only a very brief intervention to make, but I want to speak to Amendment 4. I have two questions for the Minister which I think require serious clarification.…24 May 2023HANSARDWater Companies: Customer BillsWould it not be appropriate for executive bonuses to be linked to challenging reductions in pollution?23 May 2023HANSARDIranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsMy Lords, what is the practical effect of proscription in the case of the guard corps?23 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, may I just support what my noble friend has said? The task contemplated by Amendment 51A is immense, and I would have thought there were better uses of the Civil…17 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillBut I asked a question; I did not make a speech before. The question is one that I want to emphasise now. Time and time again, this House has had to address the ability of…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillThe trigger point in the amendment is quite a narrow one: “substantial change”. Has the noble and learned Lord contemplated enlarging the power of the committee to require it to…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI thank the noble Lord for giving way, and I hate to cross swords with him on this matter, but the trigger point of “substantial change” is quite narrow. My noble friend Lady…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I have a very brief observation about Amendment 2, which I support and seems to have this other great advantage. Statutory instruments are largely drawn by officials and…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI am so sorry. Being rather deaf, I have to listen to what the noble and learned Lord is saying by turning towards him. I apologise. I would like to know—[ Laughter ] I am doing…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI am sorry to press the noble and learned Lord—while looking straight at your Lordships’ House—but is the concept that there will then be on the Order Paper proposed amendments to…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, if I might briefly comment on the suggestion of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope, about amendments—15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI am making a speech, not a statement. I do not think I know the difference between the two. I was making a contribution in the debate. What the noble and learned Lord and the…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillCould the noble and learned Lord deal more fully with the amendment provision? It is a most interesting provision because hitherto my understanding has always been that statutory…15 May 2023HANSARDNational Security BillThe number of cases would be very helpful.07 Mar 2023HANSARDWindsor FrameworkMy Lords, in welcoming the framework agreement, may I say to my noble friend that this shows what can be achieved when the principal negotiators are masters of detail, are willing…07 Mar 2023