Debates between Baroness Whitaker and Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Wed 11th Nov 2020
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill
Lords Chamber

2nd reading (Hansard) & 2nd reading (Hansard) & 2nd reading (Hansard): House of Lords & 2nd reading

Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill

Debate between Baroness Whitaker and Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
Baroness Whitaker Portrait Baroness Whitaker (Lab) [V]
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My Lords, I concur that the Bill is necessary, but it is too loose—[Inaudible.]

Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay Portrait Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Con)
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I am sorry to interrupt the noble Baroness, but we are struggling to hear her. Is it possible for her to speak closer to the microphone?

Baroness Whitaker Portrait Baroness Whitaker (Lab) [V]
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Is that better? I concur that the Bill is necessary, but it is too loose. It is apparently compatible with the Human Rights Act but— [Inaudible.]

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Baroness Whitaker Portrait Baroness Whitaker (Lab) [V]
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My Lords, I concur that the Bill is necessary, but it is too loose. It is apparently compatible with the Human Rights Act, but there are other rights which could be breached as the Bill stands. There are considerations relating to public morality and the exercise of democracy—[Inaudible.]

Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay Portrait Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Con)
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My Lords, I am very sorry, but I am afraid that the gremlins seem to have succeeded in this instance. We may have to leave it there.