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The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions he has had with ClearSprings Ltd about the siting of bail accommodation and support services.
When he plans to publish a White Paper on the funding of political parties.
What account he plans to take of the relationship between rights and responsibilities in his proposals for a British Bill of Rights.
Whether changes to sentencing guidelines on knife crime are planned.
If he will make a statement on the introduction of regional pay rates for court staff in Wales.
What support is given to victims of and witnesses to crime to protect them from fear and intimidation in giving evidence.
Whether he plans to alter the early release schemes in operation.
What steps are being taken through the youth justice system to reduce reoffending rates.
What his timetable is for introducing trust status for probation services.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, of which I have given notice. I seek your guidance on a matter relating to the conduct of Home Office Ministers. On 11 July last year, the Prime Minister said...
I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to regulate prices charged for units of alcoholic drinks; to regulate point of sale promotions, advertising and labelling of alcoholic...
Ms Sally Keeble accordingly presented a Bill to regulate prices charged for units of alcoholic drinks; to regulate point of sale promotions, advertising and labelling of alcoholic drinks; to...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That, pursuant to the Order of 1st April 2008 (Counter-Terrorism Bill (Programme)): 1. Proceedings on consideration shall be taken on each of the days...
As amended in the Public Bill Committee, considered.
[Relevant documents: The Second Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, on Counter-Terrorism Policy and Human Rights: 42 days, HC 156, the Ninth Report from the Committee, on...
'(1) This section applies to any interview of a person by a constable under section 24, 25 or 26 (post-charge questioning). (2) Except as provided by order of the Secretary of State— (a)...
'(1) This section applies to the code of practice under section [Recording of interviews] (recording of interviews). (2) The Secretary of State must— (a) publish a draft of the proposed...
'After sub-paragraph (b) in section 2(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 there is inserted— "; and (c) unless section 3(1)(b) below applies, the DPP has certified that there is no...
Amendments made: No. 47, page 3, line 23, leave out 'as soon as is reasonably practicable'. No. 48, page 3, line 23, at end insert— '( ) The record must be made as soon as is reasonably...
Amendment made: No. 49, page 4, line 24, at end insert 'if satisfied that— (a) the examination of the document is being carried out expeditiously, and (b) it is necessary to continue the...
Amendments made: No. 50, page 4, line 33, at end insert— '(1A) Where— (a) a document is retained by virtue of section 5, and (b) a request for a copy of the document is made to the...
Amendments made: No. 53, page 5, line 18, after 'that', insert '— (a) a document may be copied for the purpose of providing a copy in response to a request under section 6(1A), and (b) .'....
Amendment made: No. 55, page 15, line 33, leave out subsection (4).— [Mr. McNulty.]
Amendment made: No. 57, page 17, line 12 , at end insert— '( ) The questioning of a person under this section — (a) must be authorised in the first instance by an officer of at least...
Amendment made: No. 58, page 17, line 42, at end insert— '( ) The questioning of a person under this section — (a) must be authorised in the first instance by a constable of at least...
Amendment made: No. 59, page 18, line 7, at end insert— '( ) The questioning of a person under this section — (a) must be authorised in the first instance by an officer of at least...
Amendments made: No. 62, page 31, line 18, leave out from beginning to end of line 22 and insert— '(i) imprisonment for life, (ii) imprisonment for a term of 12 months or more, (iii)...
Amendments made: No. 66, page 36, line 32, leave out from beginning to end of line 36 and insert— '(i) imprisonment for life, (ii) imprisonment for a term of 5 years or more, (iii)...
Amendments made: No. 75, page 51, line 18, leave out from 'about' to 'which' in line 19 and insert 'an individual who is or has been— (i) a member of Her Majesty's forces, (ii) a member of...
Amendment proposed: No. 11, page 54, line 8, leave out subsection (2).— [Mr. Grieve.] Question put, That the amendment be made:— The House divided: Ayes 227, Noes 322.
I beg to move amendment No. 60, page 20, line 39, at end insert— '( ) In section 1 of the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (c. 6) (issue of certificate for trial without a...
I beg to move amendment No. 1, page 45, line 12, leave out clause 65.
Amendment proposed: No. 119, page 47, line 35, leave out 'Secretary of State' and insert 'Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales or the nominated senior judge'.— [David Howarth.] The...
Motion made, and Question proposed forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order. No 118 (6) (Delegated Legislation Committees),
That the draft Maximum Number of Judges Order 2008, which was laid before this House on 13th May, be approved. —[Ms Diana R. Johnson.] Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order. No. 119 ( 9) (European Committees),
That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 8403/08 and Addenda 1 to 5, Commission Communication, The EU—a Global Partner for Development—speeding up progress towards...
I am pleased to present a petition on behalf of thousands of my constituents, headed up by Councillor Glyn Lloyd of Hemsworth, Maurice Kent of Kinsley near Pontefract and L. Young from Brierley...
Motion made and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Ms Diana R. Johnson.]
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