I asked whether the Minister could, as the Minister for Europe, make further representations to the Greek Justice Minister and any other member of the Greek Government whom he thinks might have, or whom we can identify as having, an important role in the matter. I am horrified when we...

I asked whether the Minister could, as the Minister for Europe, make further representations to the Greek Justice Minister and any other member of the Greek Government whom he thinks might have, or whom we can identify as having, an important role in the matter. I am horrified when we...

I thank the Minister for offering a further meeting after the legal proceedings, but may Mr. and Mrs. Symeou be present at that meeting? They would appreciate the opportunity to talk directly to the Minister and me rather than having to use me as a go-between.

I thank the Minister for offering a further meeting after the legal proceedings, but may Mr. and Mrs. Symeou be present at that meeting? They would appreciate the opportunity to talk directly to the Minister and me rather than having to use me as a go-between.

I am very grateful for the opportunity to bring the continuing incarceration of my constituent, Mr. Andrew Symeou, to the attention of the House and of the Minister for Europe. As the Minister will know, Andrew, a 21-year-old man, has now been detained in Greece for nearly six months. His...

I am very grateful for the opportunity to bring the continuing incarceration of my constituent, Mr. Andrew Symeou, to the attention of the House and of the Minister for Europe. As the Minister will know, Andrew, a 21-year-old man, has now been detained in Greece for nearly six months. His...

Adjournment debate on the detention of Andrew Symeou in Korydallos Prison, Greece.

Adjournment debate on the detention of Andrew Symeou in Korydallos Prison, Greece.

The hon. Member for Ashford is right that the European convention on human rights was discussed in relation to the proportionality of the legislation. As I understand it, the amendment that he tabled would have extended the powers sought by the clause then in the Bill. The introduction of the...

The hon. Member for Ashford is right that the European convention on human rights was discussed in relation to the proportionality of the legislation. As I understand it, the amendment that he tabled would have extended the powers sought by the clause then in the Bill. The introduction of the...

As the hon. Gentleman says, the PACE codes apply to England and Wales. He might know that we are seeking to change the code of practice in relation to code C, which covers the police being able to ask the nationality of a person who has been taken into custody...

As the hon. Gentleman says, the PACE codes apply to England and Wales. He might know that we are seeking to change the code of practice in relation to code C, which covers the police being able to ask the nationality of a person who has been taken into custody...

The hon. Gentleman will be aware, from our debates in Committee, of the role of the inspectorate. He will also know that many of the issues relating to the identification of nationality are covered by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984—PACE—codes. If immigration or police officers want to conduct...

The hon. Gentleman will be aware, from our debates in Committee, of the role of the inspectorate. He will also know that many of the issues relating to the identification of nationality are covered by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984—PACE—codes. If immigration or police officers want to conduct...

That is an important point, and we have taken some considerable time and effort to think through the safeguards, which I will come to in a moment. I want to reassure all communities that this legislation will be used fairly and for the benefit of all, and not in a...

That is an important point, and we have taken some considerable time and effort to think through the safeguards, which I will come to in a moment. I want to reassure all communities that this legislation will be used fairly and for the benefit of all, and not in a...

I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

I should like to preface my remarks on new clauses 9 and 10 and Government amendments Nos. 23 to 26 by noting that we had a productive and thorough debate on these matters in Committee. This group of amendments is one of the results of that. I am grateful to...

I should like to preface my remarks on new clauses 9 and 10 and Government amendments Nos. 23 to 26 by noting that we had a productive and thorough debate on these matters in Committee. This group of amendments is one of the results of that. I am grateful to...

UK Borders Bill. Report stage. New clause 9 debated and agreed to on question. New clause 10 agreed to. New clause 1 debated and withdrawn. New clause 2 negatived on division (226 to 294). New clause 5 negatived on question. Amendment to clause 31 negatived on division (59 to 466). Third reading debate. Agreed to on question. Bill passed.

UK Borders Bill. Report stage. New clause 9 debated and agreed to on question. New clause 10 agreed to. New clause 1 debated and withdrawn. New clause 2 negatived on division (226 to 294). New clause 5 negatived on question. Amendment to clause 31 negatived on division (59 to 466)....

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the proposed EU development of legislation concerning the European Evidence Warrant; and what its legal base is.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the proposed EU development of legislation concerning the European Evidence Warrant; and what its legal base is.

I am grateful to all hon. Members who have taken part in the debate. My hon. and learned Friend the Solicitor-General opened the debate, saying that fraud does enormous damage to our national economy and that the Government are determined to modernise our criminal justice system to tackle it. That...

I am grateful to all hon. Members who have taken part in the debate. My hon. and learned Friend the Solicitor-General opened the debate, saying that fraud does enormous damage to our national economy and that the Government are determined to modernise our criminal justice system to tackle it. That...

My hon. and learned Friend the Solicitor-General set out in his speech what they recommended. They both recommended that we should dispense with jury trial in these cases.

My hon. and learned Friend the Solicitor-General set out in his speech what they recommended. They both recommended that we should dispense with jury trial in these cases.

The hon. and learned Gentleman is correct. I turn to several of the comments made by hon. Members during the debate. The hon. Member for Beaconsfield (Mr. Grieve) made a number of serious and important points and I have no doubt that they will be returned to in Committee. However,...

The hon. and learned Gentleman is correct. I turn to several of the comments made by hon. Members during the debate. The hon. Member for Beaconsfield (Mr. Grieve) made a number of serious and important points and I have no doubt that they will be returned to in Committee. However,...

A series of high-profile cases—Maxwell, Blue Arrow, da Costa, the Talbot Village Trust case in 2004, Cushnie and others in 2004, and the Jubilee line case and the Global Wildlife Trust case in 2005—have raised concerns. There is a long track record of fraud case problems. That is why we...

A series of high-profile cases—Maxwell, Blue Arrow, da Costa, the Talbot Village Trust case in 2004, Cushnie and others in 2004, and the Jubilee line case and the Global Wildlife Trust case in 2005—have raised concerns. There is a long track record of fraud case problems. That is why we...

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman and I can have a discussion after the vote, when we have had the outcome. I do not think that I will have to withdraw anything that I have said. The hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Mr. Shepherd) pointed out in his contribution that he was not...

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman and I can have a discussion after the vote, when we have had the outcome. I do not think that I will have to withdraw anything that I have said. The hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Mr. Shepherd) pointed out in his contribution that he was not...

My hon. and learned Friend the Solicitor-General listed the cases—I am sure that the hon. Gentleman was listening. I will refer back to some of those cases in a moment. My hon. Friend the Member for Wirral, West (Stephen Hesford) was quite right to talk about the will of the...

My hon. and learned Friend the Solicitor-General listed the cases—I am sure that the hon. Gentleman was listening. I will refer back to some of those cases in a moment. My hon. Friend the Member for Wirral, West (Stephen Hesford) was quite right to talk about the will of the...

My point was about the European Court of Human Rights. My hon. and learned Friend will have to go away and do his own research on the point that he raises. I was pleased to hear the hon. Member for North Southwark and Bermondsey (Simon Hughes) outline all the measures...

My point was about the European Court of Human Rights. My hon. and learned Friend will have to go away and do his own research on the point that he raises. I was pleased to hear the hon. Member for North Southwark and Bermondsey (Simon Hughes) outline all the measures...

Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill. Second reading debate. Agreed to on division (289 votes to 219). Programme motion on proceedings in Committee, on Report, Third reading and any other proceedings. Agreed to on question.

Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill. Second reading debate. Agreed to on division (289 votes to 219). Programme motion on proceedings in Committee, on Report, Third reading and any other proceedings. Agreed to on question.