Written Question
Monday 9th February 2026
Asked by:
Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative - Life peer)
Question
To ask The Leader of the House when she expects a Written Answer to be given to the question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough on 3 December 2025 (HL12630).
Answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon
- Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
I regret that the question for written answer HL12630 remains unanswered by the Cabinet Office. My officials have reminded the department that a response is overdue and they have apologised for the delay. I have been assured that a response will be issued as soon as possible.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
US Department of Justice Release of Files
"My Lords, I agree with most of what the noble Baroness the Lord Privy Seal has said, but I have two specific questions relating to Lord Mandelson. One is: why was he allowed to retain his shareholding in Global Counsel during the time he was ambassador to the United States? …..."Lord Jackson of Peterborough - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Crime and Policing Bill
"The noble Baroness makes a very fair point. I was referring to the issue of county lines and why children may be used. I deprecate the unacceptable activity to which she refers; none of us would support the fathering of children in a pretended relationship, so she makes a very …..."Lord Jackson of Peterborough - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Crime and Policing Bill
"I will give way a little later as I want to develop my point, if the noble Baroness will be so kind as to allow me.
I think there are two sides to every story. When I was first a candidate and then Member of Parliament for Peterborough, I remember …..."Lord Jackson of Peterborough - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Crime and Policing Bill
"My Lords, I oppose this amendment. I have to concede that, as usual, the noble Baroness, Lady Chakrabarti, made a beguilingly attractive case for the amendment, but in essence this would be a legislative overreach. This activity is not being undertaken with impunity. We have checks and balances, although I …..."Lord Jackson of Peterborough - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Crime and Policing Bill
"I give way...."Lord Jackson of Peterborough - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Crime and Policing Bill
"That is true as far as that goes. However, in the wider context, the principal objective of that legislation is not to enable people to commit crimes but to prevent people being subject to endless civil and criminal litigation that may arise from their duties as representatives of public bodies, …..."Lord Jackson of Peterborough - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Crime and Policing Bill
"I thank the Minister for his generosity. I find myself in complete agreement with the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas. I found his remarks, like those of the noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan, and others, very helpful. I think I understand that he specifically ruled out our considering inquiries, but …..."Lord Jackson of Peterborough - View Speech
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Division Vote (Lords)
4 Feb 2026 - Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025 -
View Vote Context
Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Con) voted No
- in line with the party majority
and in line with the House
One of
73 Conservative No votes vs
0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 62 Noes - 295
Written Question
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Asked by:
Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative - Life peer)
Question
to the Attorney General:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Attorney General has recused himself from providing legal advice on the International Court of Justice's arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu; and what declarations of interest, if any, have been made by the Attorney General about past representations about Israel.
Answered by Lord Hermer
- Attorney General
The Law Officers’ Convention applies to advice which may or may not have been given by, or requested of, the Law Officers. It can be found at paragraph 21.27 of Erskine May:
“By long-standing convention, observed by successive Governments, the fact of, and substance of advice from, the law officers of the Crown is not disclosed outside government. This convention is referred to in paragraph [5.14] of the Ministerial Code [updated on 6 November 2024]. The purpose of this convention is to enable the Government to obtain frank and full legal advice in confidence.”
Indicating whether or not the Law Officers have recused themselves from a particular matter would itself breach the Law Officers’ Convention.
However, the Attorney General’s Office has a rigorous process for identifying and dealing with conflicts and potential conflicts that arise from Law Officers’ former practice. As part of that process, the AGO adopts a cautious and beyond reproach threshold to any conflicts or potential conflicts. These arrangements are long-standing and part of a standard practice that has applied across successive Administrations.