Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 16 Nov 2016
Policing and Crime Bill
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 16 Nov 2016
Policing and Crime Bill
"My Lords, with the consent of my noble friends Lord Paddick, Lady Hamwee and Lady Grender, and at their request, I rise to move and speak to Amendments 216 to 219 in this group. It was intended that my name should be added to Amendments 216 to 219A, but there …..."Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 16 Nov 2016
Policing and Crime Bill
"My Lords, it is quite plain that there ought to be an appeal. I have not looked at the provisions and perhaps I can clear that up before Report. It is also quite clear that the appeal from the magistrates’ court on compensation would go to the Crown Court and …..."Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 16 Nov 2016
Policing and Crime Bill
"The noble Lord, Lord Pannick, is plainly right on that—it needs amendment...."Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 11th November 2015
Asked by:
Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the average processing time taken for cases in the Investigatory Powers Tribunal from the time a complaint or claim was submitted to the announcement of a ruling in each year from 2010 to 2014 inclusive.
Answered by Lord Bates
The numbers of new cases received by the independent Investigatory Powers Tribunal each year are published on the Tribunal’s website at: http://www.ipt-uk.com/section.aspx?pageid=5 .
The numbers of complaints and claims for the years 2010 to 2014 are as follows.
Year | Human Rights Claims | Complaints | Both | Total |
2010 | 49 | 40 | 75 | 164 |
2011 | 46 | 46 | 88 | 180 |
2012 | 37 | 52 | 79 | 168 |
2013 | 58 | 67 | 80 | 205 |
2014 | 58 | 60 | 97 | 215 |
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal does not collate the information about the average length of time from a complaint or claim being submitted to the announcement of a ruling. The cases received by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal vary in scope and complexity. Each case is considered on its own merits and receives appropriate legal scrutiny.
Written Question
Wednesday 11th November 2015
Asked by:
Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many (1) complaints, and (2) claims, were submitted to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in each year from 2010 to 2014 inclusive.
Answered by Lord Bates
The numbers of new cases received by the independent Investigatory Powers Tribunal each year are published on the Tribunal’s website at: http://www.ipt-uk.com/section.aspx?pageid=5 .
The numbers of complaints and claims for the years 2010 to 2014 are as follows.
Year | Human Rights Claims | Complaints | Both | Total |
2010 | 49 | 40 | 75 | 164 |
2011 | 46 | 46 | 88 | 180 |
2012 | 37 | 52 | 79 | 168 |
2013 | 58 | 67 | 80 | 205 |
2014 | 58 | 60 | 97 | 215 |
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal does not collate the information about the average length of time from a complaint or claim being submitted to the announcement of a ruling. The cases received by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal vary in scope and complexity. Each case is considered on its own merits and receives appropriate legal scrutiny.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 15 Dec 2014
Child Sex Abuse Inquiry
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made towards the appointment of a chairman for the independent panel inquiry into child sexual abuse...."Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 15 Dec 2014
Child Sex Abuse Inquiry
"My Lords, can my noble friend say whether the Government have approached the Lord Chief Justice to see whether a serving judge might be available to chair the inquiry—and, if so, with what result? Can he say what the Government’s position would be if a potential chair made acceptance of …..."Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 29 Oct 2013
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill
"My Lords, I join noble Lords in congratulating my noble friend Lord Paddick on his extremely well judged maiden speech and welcome his decision to make it in this debate so soon after his introduction. He has a great deal to contribute on the issues raised in the Bill, which …..."Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 09 May 2013
Queen’s Speech
"My Lords, I welcome proposals in gracious Speech for legislation to reform the way in which offenders are rehabilitated and the introduction this morning by my noble friend the Minister of a Bill to that effect. Liberal Democrats have always believed that increased concentration on the rehabilitation of offenders can …..."Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames - View Speech
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