My Lords, I have tabled an amendment that in effect allows the Commons to sunset some clauses but allow others to go on before the two years are up.

If I may, I will put the timing into context. This is an important debate, because it involves identifying Parliament’s role going...

My Lords, I have tabled an amendment that in effect allows the Commons to sunset some clauses but allow others to go on before the two years are up.

If I may, I will put the timing into context. This is an important debate, because it involves identifying Parliament’s role going...

I very much apologise for interrupting the noble Lord, who is making an incredibly valuable speech, but after my amendment there is one more amendment, which was put down by the noble Baroness, Lady Ludford. We must get to it and debate it by 2.30 pm, which is jolly unfair,...

I very much apologise for interrupting the noble Lord, who is making an incredibly valuable speech, but after my amendment there is one more amendment, which was put down by the noble Baroness, Lady Ludford. We must get to it and debate it by 2.30 pm, which is jolly unfair,...

My Lords, as the noble Baroness, Lady Ludford, rightly said, we on these Benches support these provisions. I thoroughly endorse what the noble Lord, Lord Anderson, just said and it would be of enormous importance if the Minister gave the assurances that the noble Lord seeks.

My Lords, as the noble Baroness, Lady Ludford, rightly said, we on these Benches support these provisions. I thoroughly endorse what the noble Lord, Lord Anderson, just said and it would be of enormous importance if the Minister gave the assurances that the noble Lord seeks.

I support the Motion of the noble Lord, Lord Owen. I understand that he is saying, ““Let us look at the reasons for saying that the risk register should be made public””. He understands that it must be done before Prorogation, so I am not entirely clear why the noble...

I support the Motion of the noble Lord, Lord Owen. I understand that he is saying, ““Let us look at the reasons for saying that the risk register should be made public””. He understands that it must be done before Prorogation, so I am not entirely clear why the noble...

moved Amendment No. 83:"Page 19, line 10, at end insert—" ““(2A)   The Commission may, in the course of legal proceedings for judicial review which it institutes (or in which it intervenes), rely on section 7(1)(b) of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42) (breach of Convention rights); and for that purpose— (a)   the...

moved Amendment No. 83:"Page 19, line 10, at end insert—" ““(2A)   The Commission may, in the course of legal proceedings for judicial review which it institutes (or in which it intervenes), rely on section 7(1)(b) of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42) (breach of Convention rights); and for that purpose— (a)   the...

moved Amendment No. 87:"Page 19, line 27, leave out subsection (2)." On Question, amendment agreed to. Schedule 2 [Inquiries, Investigations and Assessments]:

moved Amendment No. 87:"Page 19, line 27, leave out subsection (2)." On Question, amendment agreed to. Schedule 2 [Inquiries, Investigations and Assessments]:

moved Amendments Nos. 84 to 86:"Page 19, line 12, at end insert ““, and””""Page 19, line 13, after ““are”” insert ““, except as provided by subsection (2A),””""Page 19, line 15, leave out from ““court,”” to end of line 17." Clause 33 [Public sector duties: assessment]:

moved Amendments Nos. 84 to 86:"Page 19, line 12, at end insert ““, and””""Page 19, line 13, after ““are”” insert ““, except as provided by subsection (2A),””""Page 19, line 15, leave out from ““court,”” to end of line 17." Clause 33 [Public sector duties: assessment]:

moved Amendment No. 1:"Page 55, leave out lines 12 to 14 and insert—" ““(1)   In appointing Commissioners the Secretary of State shall— (a)   appoint an individual only if the Secretary of State thinks that the individual— (i)   has experience or knowledge relating to a relevant matter, or (ii)   is suitable for appointment for some other special...

moved Amendment No. 1:"Page 55, leave out lines 12 to 14 and insert—" ““(1)   In appointing Commissioners the Secretary of State shall— (a)   appoint an individual only if the Secretary of State thinks that the individual— (i)   has experience or knowledge relating to a relevant matter, or (ii)   is suitable for appointment for some other special...

My Lords, diffidently but I hope authoritatively, I shall say that I completely agree with the noble Lord, Lord Lester. I shall put the same point in a slightly different way. The commission is plainly susceptible to judicial review. The three basic principles on which it could be judicially reviewed...

My Lords, diffidently but I hope authoritatively, I shall say that I completely agree with the noble Lord, Lord Lester. I shall put the same point in a slightly different way. The commission is plainly susceptible to judicial review. The three basic principles on which it could be judicially reviewed...

moved Amendment No. 33:"Page 2, line 9, leave out ““communities”” and insert ““groups””" On Question, amendment agreed to. Clause 4 [Strategic plan]:

moved Amendment No. 33:"Page 2, line 9, leave out ““communities”” and insert ““groups””" On Question, amendment agreed to. Clause 4 [Strategic plan]:

I agree with the noble Lord’s second point. I shall need to think about this, but I believe that it is envisaged that if the information were given to the commission today, then in 2075, even without the consent of the intelligence services, it would be possible for the commission...

I agree with the noble Lord’s second point. I shall need to think about this, but I believe that it is envisaged that if the information were given to the commission today, then in 2075, even without the consent of the intelligence services, it would be possible for the commission...

moved Amendments Nos. 36 and 37:"Page 3, line 26, after ““by”” insert ““or relating to””""Page 3, line 26, leave out ““the”” and insert ““, nor may the Commission make, a””" On Question, amendments agreed to. Clause 7 [Scotland: human rights]:

moved Amendments Nos. 36 and 37:"Page 3, line 26, after ““by”” insert ““or relating to””""Page 3, line 26, leave out ““the”” and insert ““, nor may the Commission make, a””" On Question, amendments agreed to. Clause 7 [Scotland: human rights]:

moved Amendment No. 34:"Page 2, line 26, at end insert—" ““(3A)   The Commission shall send the plan and each revision to the Secretary of State, who shall lay a copy before Parliament.”” On Question, amendment agreed to. Clause 6 [Disclosure]:

moved Amendment No. 34:"Page 2, line 26, at end insert—" ““(3A)   The Commission shall send the plan and each revision to the Secretary of State, who shall lay a copy before Parliament.”” On Question, amendment agreed to. Clause 6 [Disclosure]:

moved Amendment No. 35:"Page 3, line 26, at beginning insert ““But””" The noble and learned Lord said: This group of six linked amendments is intended to slightly refine the provisions on national security matters that we introduced in Committee. They relate to Clause 6, which limits disclosure by the commission...

moved Amendment No. 35:"Page 3, line 26, at beginning insert ““But””" The noble and learned Lord said: This group of six linked amendments is intended to slightly refine the provisions on national security matters that we introduced in Committee. They relate to Clause 6, which limits disclosure by the commission...

My Lords, I agree with the analysis of the noble Baroness, Lady Warnock, and the noble Lord, Lord Lester; namely, if I have a right not to be discriminated against, my employer or the person providing me with services has a responsibility not to discriminate against me. I also agree...

My Lords, I agree with the analysis of the noble Baroness, Lady Warnock, and the noble Lord, Lord Lester; namely, if I have a right not to be discriminated against, my employer or the person providing me with services has a responsibility not to discriminate against me. I also agree...

moved Amendment No. 38:"Page 4, line 4, leave out ““, 10””" On Question, amendment agreed to. Clause 8 [Equality and diversity]:

moved Amendment No. 38:"Page 4, line 4, leave out ““, 10””" On Question, amendment agreed to. Clause 8 [Equality and diversity]:

My Lords, indeed, and that is reflected in specific provisions. I do not want to enunciate a general principle, but, subject to the terms of the statute, that is right. Therefore, my response to the noble Lord, Lord De Mauley, is that it is an important point with which I...

My Lords, indeed, and that is reflected in specific provisions. I do not want to enunciate a general principle, but, subject to the terms of the statute, that is right. Therefore, my response to the noble Lord, Lord De Mauley, is that it is an important point with which I...

moved Amendment No. 27:"Page 66, line 6, leave out paragraphs (a) and (b) and insert ““sections 8 and 11 in so far as they relate to disability””." On Question, amendment agreed to. [Amendment No. 28 not moved.]

moved Amendment No. 27:"Page 66, line 6, leave out paragraphs (a) and (b) and insert ““sections 8 and 11 in so far as they relate to disability””." On Question, amendment agreed to. [Amendment No. 28 not moved.]

My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Miller, for raising these important issues. The answer is yes, of course the commission should operate responsibly and in the public interest; yes, of course it should act with the appropriate degree of independence. Again, though, echoing what the noble Lord,...

My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Miller, for raising these important issues. The answer is yes, of course the commission should operate responsibly and in the public interest; yes, of course it should act with the appropriate degree of independence. Again, though, echoing what the noble Lord,...

moved Amendment No. 41:"Page 4, line 29, at end insert—" ““(3)   In promoting equality of opportunity between disabled persons and others, the Commission may, in particular, promote the favourable treatment of disabled persons. (4)   In this Part ““disabled person”” means a person who— (a)   is a disabled person within the meaning of the...

moved Amendment No. 41:"Page 4, line 29, at end insert—" ““(3)   In promoting equality of opportunity between disabled persons and others, the Commission may, in particular, promote the favourable treatment of disabled persons. (4)   In this Part ““disabled person”” means a person who— (a)   is a disabled person within the meaning of the...