Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 17 Jan 2022
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
"My Lords, we on these Benches support the amendments in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Best, to which I have added my name. In view of the hour, I too will be brief, as the two noble Lords have already said it all. I thank the Minister for …..."Baroness Thornhill - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 24 Nov 2021
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
"My Lords, I give the support of our Benches to Amendments 320 and the consequential amendment, Amendment 328, to which I have put my name. We also support Amendments 292H and 292J. I ask for the indulgence of the Committee in allowing me to speak now, as I was unable …..."Baroness Thornhill - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 7th October 2020
Asked by:
Baroness Thornhill (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to encourage local authorities to use the powers available to them under the Licensing Act 2003 to take action based on public health grounds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford
- Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
The Government believes that the best approach is to take action against all businesses that fail to operate in a COVID-secure way, not just those that are licensed.
A licensing authority must carry out its functions under the Licensing Act 2003 with a view to promoting four licensing objectives, which are the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children. Public health is not one of the four objectives and the Government cannot encourage licensing authorities to take action on those grounds.
Written Question
Wednesday 7th October 2020
Asked by:
Baroness Thornhill (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to amend the Licensing Act 2003 to allow local authorities to take action against premises that are not complying with COVID-19 guidelines.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford
- Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
The Government believes that the best approach is to take action against all businesses that fail to operate in a COVID-secure way, not just those that are licensed.
A licensing authority must carry out its functions under the Licensing Act 2003 with a view to promoting four licensing objectives, which are the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children. Public health is not one of the four objectives and the Government cannot encourage licensing authorities to take action on those grounds.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 29 Sep 2020
Licensing: Closing Time
"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to amend the Licensing Act 2003 to allow local authorities to take action against premises that are not enforcing the 10 pm closing time...."Baroness Thornhill - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 29 Sep 2020
Licensing: Closing Time
"My Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question in my name on the Order Paper, I remind the House that I am a vice-president of the Local Government Association...."Baroness Thornhill - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 29 Sep 2020
Licensing: Closing Time
"My Lords, as a former council leader, the Minister will know better than most the impact of the universal closing time on our high streets. It is no surprise that the police, the LGA, mayors and leaders are all expressing their concerns, not only about the impact of the return …..."Baroness Thornhill - View Speech
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