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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 08 Dec 2021
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

"I am not a lawyer, I am very pleased to say—I am just a simple sailor. However, it seems from the complexity of the debate that this is quite a significant amendment that was brought in quite late. I find that rather worrying, because the feeling around the House is …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Mar 2016
Armed Services: War Crimes

"My Lords, long-retired members of our military who fought for us in Northern Ireland are open to arrest, bail and investigation for events that happened up to 40 years ago. Is it true that members of the retired military community who believe there is no even-handedness between the treatment of …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 28 Oct 2015
British Bill of Rights

"My Lords, will the Minister be able to address the issue of the Smith judgment, whereby officers such as myself, who fought to the best of our ability with the weapons we had at hand rather than going away and waiting until we had better weapons, would now be liable …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 11 Mar 2015
Data Protection: Legislation

"My Lords, last year 81% of firms above SME level lost data and had data breaches, primarily by cyberattack, and the average cost to each firm was about £1.5 million to get that sorted out. Our voluntary agreement in terms of telling people that they have been attacked seems to …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 09 Jul 2013
Offender Rehabilitation Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I support the amendment, to which I have added my name. The amendment is the least that we can do for the men and women who have put their lives on the line for our nation’s security...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 26 Oct 2011
Public Disorder: Restorative Justice

"My Lords, I understand that HMIC is looking at the riots to learn lessons for the police about the handling of riots in the future. When will that report be coming out and will it be freely available for people to see?..."
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