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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 24 Jul 2025
“Hillsborough Law”

"My Lords, I ask in plain terms: what will be the obligations of candour imposed under this new law? What will be imposed on public servants? In short, what will they be obliged to do and say that they are not currently? If the Minister cannot answer today, will he …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 17 Jul 2025
Online Communication Offence Arrests

"My Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Lebedev, for securing this debate and for his compelling opening speech.

Freedom of expression is a fundamental right for us. Recently, the future of free speech on the internet has become a contentious topic in the United Kingdom. It is right …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 17 Jul 2025
European Convention on Human Rights

"My Lords, the Minister has acknowledged today that the convention on human rights needs to evolve. Nine EU member states recently called for reform of the European Court of Human Rights—not the convention—and the court’s approach to the application of the convention. Will the Minister confirm that the United Kingdom …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 07 Jul 2025
Prisons: Mothers and Babies

"My Lords, the Prison Reform Trust’s 2025 report found that two-thirds of mother and baby units are operating above safe capacity. Can the Minister confirm how many mothers are currently held in standard, non-MBU prison accommodation with infants due to those shortages? What urgent steps are being taken to address …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 12 Jun 2025
Post-16 Financial Education

"My Lords, the Social Market Foundation reported last year—and this is very serious—that two in five young people, or 40%, are financially illiterate after they have been through school, so education in this field needs to start early. In the devolved nations, financial education is taught in primary schools. When …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 06 Jun 2025
Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I will speak briefly to Amendment 5 in the name of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd. He has made thoughtful and powerful contributions to our debate today, not least—as he has said—as a strong supporter of the union.

Amendment 5 would create a framework …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 06 Jun 2025
Complications from Abortions (Annual Report) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Moylan again for bringing to our attention the issue of the reliability of statistics on the complications of abortion. It is absolutely right that, in all healthcare, we have correct and accurate data that health service providers can use to understand the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 06 Jun 2025
Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, the amendments in this group relate to the operation of the Crown Estate in Wales under the newly devolved approach. I should say at the outset that on this side of the House, we are opposed to the Bill in principle. I know that the noble Lord, Lord …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 04 Jun 2025
Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill

"My Lords, I may be brief, having made my general observations in respect of the previous group. So far as this amendment is concerned, in appropriate cases, pre-sentence reports are of course necessary—but not in all cases. The probation officer is usually the best person to alert the court to …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 04 Jun 2025
Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill

"My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who contributed to the Bill’s progress in Committee. In particular, I acknowledge the thoughtful and constructive contributions from the noble and learned Lord, Lord Burnett of Maldon. We have heard further thoughtful contributions today, not least from the noble and learned Lord, Lord …..."
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