New Clause 1 - Harassment in a public place

Part of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court Bill – in the House of Commons at 4:45 pm on 5 July 2021.

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Photo of Diana R. Johnson Diana R. Johnson Labour, Kingston upon Hull North 4:45, 5 July 2021

I am grateful to my hon. Friend. When discussing these types of issues in this House, we must look carefully at what is actually in the amendments. We should not just say what we think is in the amendment; we should look at its actual drafting. This Bill is about the criminal law and justice system. It is not about safeguards or anything else to do with healthcare. My amendment is specifically about decriminalisation, as the Government have already done in Northern Ireland.