"Can the noble and learned Lord clarify, at an appropriate point, subsection (2) of the proposed new clause in Amendment 68? It says:
“Sentencing remarks may be published only”
in certain circumstances. My first question is: is that meant to restrict the rights of the victim under subsection (1) …..." Lord Pannick - View Speech
"My Lords, I remind the noble Baroness that when the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hermer, was sworn in as the Attorney-General on 15 July 2024, he gave a speech in which he said that
“from the Prime Minister down, the new government is comprised of individuals who have the …..." Lord Pannick - View Speech
"My Lords, the Minister’s argument in relation to X appears to be that it may be obnoxious, but other people use it so the Government must too. Is it not sometimes appropriate for the Government to take a position, adopt a principle and do what they think is right?..." Lord Pannick - View Speech
"I entirely accept that there is mischief here. My comments were addressed at the specifics of the amendment—but I accept that there is a problem that needs to be addressed...." Lord Pannick - View Speech
"The Minister is making a very strong case as to the principle behind these clauses, as did the noble Baroness, Lady Doocey. But will he address the specific concern of the Constitution Committee that the language used in these provisions—the concepts of “insulting” and “distress”—is too broad?
"I do not want to prolong this, but the purpose of this amendment is not to regulate the speed of the noble Viscount, Lord Hailsham, on his field. The concern is e-bike riders on pavements, and I suggest that the answer is to ensure that people cannot ride more than …..." Lord Pannick - View Speech