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• Offensive Weapons Bill - Second Reading 7 Jan 2019

  My Lords, I welcome the Bill and will talk about the provisions relating to corrosive substances and acid attacks. I declare an interest as a trustee of the Scar Free Foundation, a medical research charity that seeks to find a cure for scarring. Through this work, I have had first-hand experience of talking to victims of acid attacks, the effects of which are utterly devastating and very...

• Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill - Committee (2nd Day) 31 Oct 2018

  My Lords, I too thank my noble friend Lord Faulks for moving this amendment. I also thank my noble friend Lord Hodgson for supporting it, and I am glad to support it myself. Many Peers spoke at Second Reading about the extraordinary changes to warfare, terrorism and espionage, and the growing risk of home-grown participants and recruiters. There is clearly a need for a modern response to...

• Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill - Second Reading (Continued) 9 Oct 2018

  My Lords, I would like to start by saying what a memorable pair of maiden speeches they were. I am a newcomer, so I can say—quite literally—they were the best I have ever heard, a real showcase of two great parliamentary careers, and I welcome them both. I would also like to thank the Minister, who did an excellent job of capturing the essence of the dilemma facing us. How do we protect...

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Entered the House of Lords on 19 July 2018

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• Has spoken in 4 debates since joining Parliament — average amongst Lords. See all Lord Bethell’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions since joining Parliament — average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 83.33% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — well above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
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