Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Dec 2015 Legal Aid
"My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Howarth for obtaining this debate today. It is because he is not a lawyer that I was attracted to take part in what could be regarded, on the margins, as a debate about the technical aspects of law. However, it is not—it …..." Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde - View Speech
"My Lords, the sad issue of the debate over the past two days has been that, rather than having a constructive debate that takes us forward, we have seen a joining together of Members—whether they are in favour of reform, an elected House or a non-elected House—against the proposals. The …..." Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde - View Speech