Domestic Abuse Bill
Debate between Baroness Morris of Bolton and Lord RosserWednesday 3rd February 2021
(3 years, 10 months ago)
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Lord Rosser (Lab) [V]
I am not quite sure what right of reply I have, since my name is not shown on the speakers’ list as being able to speak at the end of this debate. I do not want to test the patience of the House, so I had probably better keep my comments brief.
It was the expert panel set up by the Ministry of Justice which came to the conclusion that the presumption in favour of contact
“further reinforces the pro-contact culture and detracts from the court’s focus on the child’s individual welfare and safety.”
I would add that my amendment does not prevent a court coming to the conclusion that, nevertheless, where there is domestic abuse, there should still be involvement with both parents. It is just that it would not start off with a presumption that it should be the case.
I will leave my comments there. I thank the Minister for his full response, and thank all noble Lords who took part in the debate. Bearing in mind that I am not actually shown as having a right to speak at the end, I had better conclude my comments by begging leave to withdraw my amendment.
The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Morris of Bolton) (Con)
The noble Lord was entitled to speak. He was just left off the list inadvertently.
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill
Debate between Baroness Morris of Bolton and Lord RosserTuesday 24th November 2020
(4 years ago)
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The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Morris of Bolton) (Con)
My Lords, I think we have managed to re-establish connection with the noble Lord, Lord Rosser.
Lord Rosser (Lab) [V]
Yes—I am in some difficulty, because I do not know how much of what I said was heard. I think the best thing I can do is to read the Minister’s response and see the extent to which it actually replied to the issues I raised. I think I had best leave it in that context.
The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Morris of Bolton) (Con)
I have received no requests to speak after the Minister, so I now call the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie.