My Lords, I too warmly welcome the Bill and pay tribute to all those who fought so hard to achieve it. If I may immediately pick up the point just made so forcefully by the noble Baroness, Lady Hughes of Stretford: how are we going to make the change envisaged...

My Lords, I too warmly welcome the Bill and pay tribute to all those who fought so hard to achieve it. If I may immediately pick up the point just made so forcefully by the noble Baroness, Lady Hughes of Stretford: how are we going to make the change envisaged...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do not insist on its Amendment 106 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 106A and 106B in lieu—

106A: Clause 48, page 52, line 36, at end insert—

“(4) After section 32 insert—

“32ZZA Imprisonment or detention for public protection: powers in relation to release...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do not insist on its Amendment 106 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 106A and 106B in lieu—

106A: Clause 48, page 52, line 36, at end insert—

“(4) After section 32 insert—

“32ZZA Imprisonment or detention for public protection: powers in relation to release...

Bill returned from the Commons with amendments and reasons. Commons amendments and reasons ordered to be printed (HL Bill 91). Lords consideration of Commons amendments and reasons. Lords amendment 32 not insisted on and Commons amendment 32A in lieu agreed to. Lords amendment 33 not insisted on. Commons amendments 35A to 35C agreed to. Commons amendment 46A agreed to. Lords amendment 47 not insisted on. Lords amendment 54 not insisted on and Commons amendment 54A in lieu agreed to. Lords amendments 98 and 99 not insisted on and Commons amendment 99A in lieu agreed to. Lords amendment 106 not insisted on and Commons amendments 106A and 106B in lieu agreed to.

Bill returned from the Commons with amendments and reasons. Commons amendments and reasons ordered to be printed (HL Bill 91). Lords consideration of Commons amendments and reasons. Lords amendment 32 not insisted on and Commons amendment 32A in lieu agreed to. Lords amendment 33 not insisted on. Commons amendments 35A...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

My Lords, with the leave of the House, in moving Motion A I will speak also to Motions B to H.

It is a privilege to bring the Victims and Prisoners Bill back to this House from the other place, whence it has returned in relatively good shape. I am grateful...

My Lords, with the leave of the House, in moving Motion A I will speak also to Motions B to H.

It is a privilege to bring the Victims and Prisoners Bill back to this House from the other place, whence it has returned in relatively good shape. I am grateful...

I thank all noble Lords who have spoken. I will deal briefly with the points made. The point the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, made about the firewall is a difficult one. No doubt it will continue to be discussed in the years ahead. The Government do not feel able to...

I thank all noble Lords who have spoken. I will deal briefly with the points made. The point the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, made about the firewall is a difficult one. No doubt it will continue to be discussed in the years ahead. The Government do not feel able to...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do not insist on its Amendment 33 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 33A.

33A: Because it could affect financial arrangements to be made by the Commons, and the Commons do not offer any further reason, trusting that this Reason may be deemed...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do not insist on its Amendment 33 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 33A.

33A: Because it could affect financial arrangements to be made by the Commons, and the Commons do not offer any further reason, trusting that this Reason may be deemed...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 35A to 35C.

35A: Line 3, at end insert “performed—

(a) in England, and

(b) subject to subsection (1A), in Wales.

(1A) Guidance under this section mus35Bnot relate to a matter provision about which would be within the legislative competence of...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 35A to 35C.

35A: Line 3, at end insert “performed—

(a) in England, and

(b) subject to subsection (1A), in Wales.

(1A) Guidance under this section mus35Bnot relate to a matter provision about which would be within the legislative competence of...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 46A.

46A: Line 1, leave out “25” and insert “17”

Motion E

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 46A.

46A: Line 1, leave out “25” and insert “17”

Motion E

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do not insist on its Amendment 47 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 47A.

47A: Because it would be inappropriate to impose a blanket restriction on the use of personal data in the circumstances to which the amendment relates.

Motion F

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do not insist on its Amendment 47 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 47A.

47A: Because it would be inappropriate to impose a blanket restriction on the use of personal data in the circumstances to which the amendment relates.

Motion F

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do not insist on its Amendment 54 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 54A in lieu—

54A: Page 37, line 11, at end insert the following new Clause—

“Review of duty of candour in relation to major incidents

(1) The Secretary of State or the...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do not insist on its Amendment 54 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 54A in lieu—

54A: Page 37, line 11, at end insert the following new Clause—

“Review of duty of candour in relation to major incidents

(1) The Secretary of State or the...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do not insist on its Amendments 98 and 99 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 99A in lieu—

99A: Page 50, line 37, at end insert the following new Clause—

“Assessing and managing risks posed by controlling or coercive behaviour offenders

In section 327 of...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

That this House do not insist on its Amendments 98 and 99 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 99A in lieu—

99A: Page 50, line 37, at end insert the following new Clause—

“Assessing and managing risks posed by controlling or coercive behaviour offenders

In section 327 of...

My Lords, first I shall speak to the amendments tabled in my name, on behalf of the Government, which address the last point made by the noble Lord, Lord Ponsonby, about the relationship between the Secretary of State and the Welsh Government. Government Amendments 103A and 109A will require the...

My Lords, first I shall speak to the amendments tabled in my name, on behalf of the Government, which address the last point made by the noble Lord, Lord Ponsonby, about the relationship between the Secretary of State and the Welsh Government. Government Amendments 103A and 109A will require the...

I thank the noble Baroness for that intervention. That is the Government’s position on Amendments 102 and 105.

Amendment 103, which is in the same group, would impose a duty on the Secretary of State to have regard to the emotional and financial interests of victims when deciding whether to declare...

I thank the noble Baroness for that intervention. That is the Government’s position on Amendments 102 and 105.

Amendment 103, which is in the same group, would impose a duty on the Secretary of State to have regard to the emotional and financial interests of victims when deciding whether to declare...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

103A: Clause 28, page 29, line 14, at end insert—

“(2A) Before declaring an incident that occurs in Wales to be a major incident, the Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers.”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult the Welsh Ministers before declaring...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

103A: Clause 28, page 29, line 14, at end insert—

“(2A) Before declaring an incident that occurs in Wales to be a major incident, the Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers.”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult the Welsh Ministers before declaring...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

109A: Clause 30, page 30, line 23, at end insert—

“(1A) Before appointing an advocate in respect of a major incident that occurs in Wales, the Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers.”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult the Welsh Ministers before...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

109A: Clause 30, page 30, line 23, at end insert—

“(1A) Before appointing an advocate in respect of a major incident that occurs in Wales, the Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers.”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment would require the Secretary of State to consult the Welsh Ministers before...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

110A: Clause 36, page 34, line 37, at end insert “, or

(g) prejudice—

(i) the investigation or prosecution of an offence,

(ii) an inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005,

(iii) an inquest under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, or

(iv) any other investigation or inquiry by a person exercising functions of...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

110A: Clause 36, page 34, line 37, at end insert “, or

(g) prejudice—

(i) the investigation or prosecution of an offence,

(ii) an inquiry under the Inquiries Act 2005,

(iii) an inquest under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, or

(iv) any other investigation or inquiry by a person exercising functions of...

My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Ponsonby, for Amendment 118, which extends legal aid to inquests. I completely understand the point that is being made, but the Government’s position is that the effect of the amendment is extremely broad and would give all interested persons the entitlement to...

My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Ponsonby, for Amendment 118, which extends legal aid to inquests. I completely understand the point that is being made, but the Government’s position is that the effect of the amendment is extremely broad and would give all interested persons the entitlement to...

My Lords, I am not at this moment in a position to give that confirmation at the Dispatch Box. I will give further thought to it, and

write to the noble Lord in due course as to whether the Government are in a position to give that assurance. I see...

My Lords, I am not at this moment in a position to give that confirmation at the Dispatch Box. I will give further thought to it, and

write to the noble Lord in due course as to whether the Government are in a position to give that assurance. I see...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

119A: After Clause 39, insert the following new Clause—

“Review of Part 2

(1) The Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the review period—

(a) prepare and publish a report about the operation in the review period of this Part, and

(b) lay the report...

Moved by

Lord Bellamy

119A: After Clause 39, insert the following new Clause—

“Review of Part 2

(1) The Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the review period—

(a) prepare and publish a report about the operation in the review period of this Part, and

(b) lay the report...