Hate Crimes: Misogyny Debate

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Hate Crimes: Misogyny

Baroness Falkner of Margravine Excerpts
Monday 6th December 2021

(2 years, 11 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford (Con)
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It certainly is and I think that I have articulated to the House that that is what we intend to do.

Baroness Falkner of Margravine Portrait Baroness Falkner of Margravine (CB)
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My Lords, does the noble Baroness accept that, although we welcome the Law Commission’s review, in any consultation prior to a Bill, it is profoundly important that the terminology used is defined as part of the consultation? We are seeing too many consultations coming forward without clear definitions, which is entirely confusing for the public to respond to.

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford (Con)
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I agree with the noble Baroness that terminology is important—and terminology changes, so it is important to keep up to date with it.