Courts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)

Debate between Amanda Hack and Rebecca Paul

Thursday 23rd April 2026 Public Bill Committees

[Amanda Hack (North West Leicestershire) (Lab)]

I am finding it difficult to listen to the hon. Member’s speech. I do not believe that we can talk about balance when 68 children have lost their lives because of the presumption. I feel that we have to take forward this clause; it is so important. I want to understand the hon. Member’s terminology and whether she can reflect on the fact that 68 children have already lost their lives because of this presumption.

[Rebecca Paul]

I am sure people saw me during evidence. I get really upset about the loss of any child’s life. We have to remember that we all want to keep children safe—[Interruption.]