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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 Sep 2017
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

"It is a pleasure to wind up this Second Reading debate. I pay tribute at the outset to all those who have contributed to it. Sadly, it is not possible to recognise all the impressive contributions that have been made over the course of this two-day debate, but I would …..."
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Written Question
Human Rights
Monday 6th March 2017

Asked by: Matthew Pennycook (Labour - Greenwich and Woolwich)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, on what dates she plans to submit the UK National Report for the UK's Universal Periodic Review third cycle.

Answered by Oliver Heald

The UK submitted its National Report to the UN on 10 February. The report will be published in due course.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 21 Oct 2016
Sexual Offences (Pardons Etc) Bill

"It is a genuine privilege to take part in this debate, and I congratulate the hon. Member for East Dunbartonshire (John Nicolson) on taking this subject forward as the topic for his Bill and making a powerful opening speech.

Many Members have spoken eloquently and persuasively about pardons and apologies, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 21 Oct 2016
Sexual Offences (Pardons Etc) Bill

"I have just named an offence—soliciting and importuning—which is not covered by the disregard process. I hope the hon. Gentleman will agree that making that a criminal offence is now considered unjust by the House and by society. However, it is not covered by the scope of that process. Does …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Nov 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"9. What plans he has to reform the court and tribunal estate; and if he will make a statement...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Nov 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"Two courts in my constituency, Greenwich magistrates court and Woolwich county court, face closure under the Government’s proposals to reform the HMCTS estate. Although I do not dispute that there can be a case for the closure of under-used or inadequate facilities in some cases, I am extremely concerned that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 26 Oct 2015
Arrests of Chinese Protesters

"One of the three individuals arrested, Sonam Choden, is a constituent of mine. She is a British citizen and was arrested on Wednesday for waving a Tibetan flag. I understand the Minister’s point about not getting involved in operational matters, but if it proves to be the case that there …..."
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