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Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 13 January 2011

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Currently held offices

• Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Justice) (since 1 Jun 2015)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Arbitration Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee (24 Jan 2024 to 27 Mar 2024)
• Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee ( 2 Jul 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Draft Defamation Bill (Joint Committee) (31 Mar 2011 to 12 Oct 2011)

Recent appearances

• Asylum Seekers: Legal Aid - Question 23 Jan 2025

  My Lords, most research suggests that about 60% of eligible asylum seekers cannot find a legal aid lawyer. The announced increase in legal aid rates should help but will not deal with the advice deserts across the country. Given the language difficulties and the complexity of these cases, online remote lawyers cannot cover the deficit. How will the Government encourage more solicitors to take...

• Rules-based International Order - Motion to Take Note 16 Jan 2025

  My Lords, I too am grateful to my noble friend Lady Northover for securing this excellent debate, and for her comprehensive and sensitive tour d’horizon in her opening speech. Only rarely in British politics do we consider international concerns in broad terms—largely, I suspect, because our media are overwhelmingly reactive and concerned with domestic issues. In July’s election, for...

• Rules-based International Order - Motion to Take Note 16 Jan 2025

  My Lords, I too am grateful to my noble friend Lady Northover for securing this excellent debate, and for her comprehensive and sensitive tour d’horizon in her opening speech. Only rarely in British politics do we consider international concerns in broad terms—largely, I suspect, because our media are overwhelmingly reactive and concerned with domestic issues. In July’s election, for...

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