Caroline Nokes
MP for Romsey and Southampton North · Conservative · United Kingdom
“I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his point of order. He will be conscious that there are in the region of 15 more Members wishing to speak in this debate, and we have not yet heard from the Minister, so I am not minded to accept a closure motion at this point.”
“(3) For paragraph (3A) substitute— “(3A) The returning officer shall also provide each polling station with such equipment as is necessary to ensure that relevant persons are able to vote independently and in secret, including— (a) tactile equipment that enables the voter to navigate the ballot paper and accurately mark their chosen candi…”
“(2) During the period commencing 30 minutes before the time appointed for the taking of a poll at an election, and ending 30 minutes after the close of the said poll, a person shall not, in or in the curtilage of a polling station or in any place within 50 metres of such station, for the purpose of promoting the interest of a political pa…”
“New clause 97— Power of Electoral Commission to require disclosure from financial institutions — “In Schedule 19B of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (investigatory powers of Commission), after paragraph 1 insert— “Power to require disclosure from financial institutions 1A(1) The Commission may give a disclosure n…”
“() In paragraph 6 of schedule 6 (Donations from impermissible donors), after “section 54(1)(a)” insert— “or section 55B.” (8) In Schedule 20, in Table after Section 56(3) or (4) (failure to return donations) On summary conviction: statutory maximum or 6 months On indictment: fine or 1 year” Insert— Section 55A(8) (cap on donations) On sum…”
“(2) The specified elections for the purposes of subsection (1) are— (a) UK parliamentary elections, and (b) local government elections in England and Wales.”
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“Amendment 23, page 55, line 27, at end insert— “(8A) The third condition is that the basis for P’s recall is that P has breached a license condition, civil order, or criminal order in relation to the victim of the crime for which P is serving the sentence in question.” This amendment is linked to NC5 and amendment 22. Clauses 29 to 34 stand part. Amendment 32, in clause 35, page 65, line 33, at end insert— “(7) Before making regulations under section 46 to bring this section into force, the Secretary of State must issue a code of practice giving guidance to providers of probation services about how to discharge those functions lawfully having regard to— (a) section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998, and (b) the data protection legislation (see section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018).”
“Amendment 33, in clause 26, page 50, line 3, at end insert— “(1A) In section 254 (recall of prisoners while on licence), in subsection (1) after ‘prison’ insert— ‘where there is evidence of consistent non-compliance with licence conditions or a specific and imminent risk of harm.’” This amendment gives effect to the recommendation 4.3 of the Independent Sentencing Review for “stricter criteria and thresholds” for recall. Clauses 26 to 28 stand part. Amendment 22, in clause 29, page 55, line 5, leave out “both” and insert “more”. This amendment is linked to NC5 and amendment 23.”
“(13) The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, each year, a report on— (a) the number of people subject to a restriction zone condition, (b) the number of cases where a restriction zone condition has included an exemption or modification to allow a person to attend employment, education or a rehabilitation programme, and (c) evidence on the effects of restriction zone conditions on reoffending and rehabilitation.” This amendment would require the Secretary of State, before implementing the relevant provisions, to assess the potential effects of a restriction zone condition on an ex-offender’s ability to attend education, employment or a rehabilitation programme. It would allow for exemptions to restriction zone conditions, and require an annual report on their use and effectiveness. Clauses 24 and 25 stand part.”
“Amendment 45, page 48, line 17, at end insert— “(10) The Secretary of State must, before laying regulations commencing subsection (7) of this section, undertake and publish an assessment of the potential effects of a restriction zone condition on a person’s ability to attend— (a) employment, (b) education, or (c) a rehabilitation programme. (11) The court may provide for exemptions in a restriction zone condition to allow a person to attend employment, education or a rehabilitation programme. (12) A probation officer may vary a restriction zone condition imposed by the court to allow a person to attend employment, education or a rehabilitation programme.”
“(11) The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report of the assessment carried out under subsection (10) including recommendations on— (a) offender rehabilitation, (b) offender reintegration, and (c) any other matters that the Secretary deems appropriate.” This amendment would require the Secretary of State, before commencing the driving prohibition provisions in the Bill, to publish a report on their potential effects on the ability of ex-offenders to attend employment, education and rehabilitation providers.”
“Amendment 44, page 48, line 17, at end insert— “(10) The Secretary of State must, before laying regulations commencing subsection (4) of this section, undertake an assessment of the potential effects of a driving prohibition condition on a person’s ability to attend— (a) employment, (b) education, or (c) a rehabilitation programme.”
“Amendment 35, page 46, line 23, at end insert— “(c) after subsection (4A) insert— ‘(4B) The Secretary of State must not include a condition under subsection (4)(b)(di) (a restriction zone condition) in a licence, either on release or subsequently, or vary or cancel any such condition included in a licence, unless the Board directs the Secretary of State to do so (and must, if the Board so directs, include, vary or cancel such a condition).’” This amendment introduces a requirement for the Parole Board to have oversight of new restriction zones which will confine offenders to specific areas in the community while on licence.”
“Amendment 34, page 46, line 23, at end insert— “(c) after subsection (4A) insert— ‘(4B) In exercising any power under subsection (4)(b), the Secretary of State must have regard to any representations made by the offender.’” This amendment introduces a right for those being made subject to licence conditions to make representations as to their necessity and proportionality.”
“This amendment would disapply the clause 20 early release provisions of the Bill in relation to those convicted of the offences listed in the amendment, and would require the Secretary of State to consult on and ensure exclusions for those convicted of other serious violent and sexual offence categories. Clauses 20 to 23 stand part. Amendment 41, in clause 24, page 46, leave out lines 20 to 23. This amendment would leave out the Bill’s provision to give probation officers more discretion in relation to licence conditions.”
“Amendment 24, in clause 20, page 37, line 14, at end insert— “(ab) but sections 244ZA(8)(a) and (aa) do not apply to any person convicted of— (a) rape; (b) assault by penetration; (c) rape of a child under 13; (d) assault of a child under 13 by penetration; (e) inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity; (f) paying for the sexual services of a child aged under 13; (g) kidnapping or false imprisonment with the intention of committing a sexual offence; (h) creating or possessing indecent photographs of children; (i) grievous bodily harm; (j) grooming; (k) stalking; (l) causing or allowing the death of a vulnerable child or adult; or (m) death by dangerous driving, and (ac) but sections 244ZA(8)(a) and (aa) cannot come into force until the Secretary of State has consulted on and ensured exclusions for all offences considered to be serious violence, offences against children, sexual offences and domestic abuse offences, and”.”
“Government amendments 9 to 11. Clauses 6 and 7 stand part. Government amendment 12. Clause 8 stand part. Government amendment 13. Clauses 9 to 12 stand part. Government amendments 14 and 15. Clauses 13 to 15 stand part. Government amendments 16 and 17. Clauses 16 to 19 stand part.”
“Government amendments 6 to 8. Amendment 31, page 15, leave out lines 9 to 12 and insert— “(1) This section applies if— (a) a court or officer is passing sentence for an offence, (b) the court or officer has indicated that it appears the offence may have involved domestic abuse, and (c) having regard to any evidence and any representations that are made by or on behalf of the offender or the prosecution, the court or officer is of the view that the offence involved domestic abuse.” This amendment introduces two procedural safeguards before a court can record that a service offence involved domestic abuse: first, the court must have indicated that it appears the service offence may have involved domestic abuse; and, second, the court must have given an opportunity to the offender and prosecution to adduce evidence and make representations before coming to the view that the service offence involved domestic abuse.”
“Amendment 30, in clause 6, page 14, leave out lines 29 to 32 and insert— “(1) This section applies if— (a) a court is passing sentence for an offence, (b) the court has indicated that it appears the offence may have involved domestic abuse, and (c) having regard to any evidence and any representations that are made by or on behalf of the offender or the prosecution, the court is of the view that the offence involved domestic abuse.” This amendment introduces two procedural safeguards before a court can record that an offence involved domestic abuse: first, the court must have indicated that it appears the offence may have involved domestic abuse; and, second, the court must have given an opportunity to the offender and prosecution to adduce evidence and make representations before coming to the view that an offence involved domestic abuse.”
“Amendment 1, in clause 4, page 14, line 4, after “(including victims of crime” insert “, ensuring their protection from further physical or psychological harm”. This amendment would amend the statutory purposes of sentencing to incorporate safeguarding victims from further physical or psychological harm. Clauses 4 and 5 stand part.”
“Amendment 29, in clause 3, page 10, leave out lines 4 to 6 and insert— “(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), “monthly income” means monthly income after deduction of— (a) such amounts as are required to be paid or deducted from the offender’s income under, or by virtue of, any enactment, or (b) such amounts as may be specified in the regulations.” This amendment changes the definition of “monthly income” for the purposes of income reduction orders so that any amount of money that is required to be paid or deducted from an offender’s monthly income as a result of other enactments (such as child support maintenance payments or under an attachment of earnings order) is not counted for those purposes. Clause 3 stand part.”
“The presumption for a suspended sentence would not apply where the court was of the opinion that not imposing an immediate custodial sentence would put an individual or the public at risk of harm. Clauses 1 and 2 stand part.”
“This would mean that all suspended sentences given in place of immediate custody would be suspended for the maximum period. Amendment 36, page 4, line 11, at end insert “, or the court is of the opinion that, having considered the basis of opinion provisions in section 77 Sentencing Act 2020, it should mitigate the sentence to one of a community sentence as provided for in that section.” Government amendments 4 and 5. Amendment 53, page 5, line 15, after “individual” insert “or the public”. The presumption for a suspended sentence would not apply where the court was of the opinion that not imposing an immediate custodial sentence would put an individual or the public at significant risk of harm. Amendment 54, page 5, line 15, leave out “significant”.”
“Amendment 49, page 3, line 8, after “at” leave out “significant”. The presumption for a suspended sentence would not apply where the court was of the opinion that not imposing an immediate custodial sentence would put an individual or the public at risk of harm. Amendment 51, page 4, line 3, leave out “not more” and insert “less”. The presumption for a suspended sentence would apply to sentences of less than 12 months. Amendment 52, page 4, line 3, after “12 months” insert “before any credit is given for a guilty plea”. The presumption for a suspended sentence would apply to sentences before credit is given for a guilty plea (typically one third). Amendment 55, page 4, line 6, after “order” insert “with the maximum operational period”.”
“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Amendment 47, page 1, line 14, after “months” insert “before any credit is given for a guilty plea”. The presumption for a suspended sentence would apply to sentences before credit is given for a guilty plea. Amendment 50, page 1, line 17, after “order” insert “with the maximum operational period”. This would mean that all suspended sentences given in place of immediate custody would be suspended for the maximum period. Government amendments 2 and 3. Amendment 48, page 3, line 8, after “individual” insert “or the public”. The presumption for a suspended sentence would not apply where the court was of the opinion that not imposing an immediate custodial sentence would put an individual or the public at significant risk of harm.”
“Order. I will give the hon. Gentleman the same warning that I gave the right hon. Member for Beverley and Holderness (Graham Stuart). He needs to be very careful with his language.”
“I remind Members to keep questions short so that we can get try to get everybody in. I would not want Members to miss out on the opportunity to speak about their constituency because other Members had taken so long.”
“We now come to the Select Committee statement on behalf of the Education Committee. Before I call the Chair of the Committee, I remind hon. Members that questions should be brief and should be directed to her and not to those on the Front Bench.”
“Order. It is usual to run Select Committee statements for only 20 minutes. Members can see that many are standing to speak, so some will be disappointed unless everybody keeps their questions short and the Chair’s answers are also short.”
“I appreciate the hon. Lady finishing her remarks. Members will have noticed that I indulged the hon. Lady, but unfortunately after the next speaker I will have to reduce the time limit to four minutes so that I can get all Members in.”
“Order. I ask hon. Members to take their lead from the hon. Member for Bassetlaw (Jo White) so that I can get everybody in. If they kept their speeches to three minutes, that would be very helpful.”
“Order. The hon. Gentleman will know that we do not refer to Members by name in this place. That is the third time he has referred to the hon. Member for Sherwood Forest by her name.”
“Order. The hon. Gentleman has had more than three minutes, and I want the Front Benchers to have some time to respond. I call Dave Robertson.”
“I thank the hon. Member for giving notice of his point of order. He will know that that is not a matter for the Chair. However, I am sure that those on the Government Front Bench will have heard his point of order and will be exhorting their Cabinet Office colleagues to respond as soon as possible.”
“Order. That is quite simply not a point of order but a point of debate, which the shadow Secretary of State could well come to in due course.”
“Order. Before the Lord Chancellor responds, let me say that a huge number of his own Back Benchers would like to get in this afternoon. He might therefore like to think about getting to the end of his contribution.”
“Lords amendments 2 to 6, 9 to 20, 24 to 45, 50 to 59, 63 to 71, 73 to 105 and 122 to 169.”
“I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that Lords amendments 66, 88, 90, 91 and 101 engage Commons financial privilege. If any of those Lords amendments is agreed to, I will cause the customary entry waiving Commons financial privilege to be entered in the Journal . After Clause 22 Contractual duties of confidentiality relating to harassment and discrimination 4.43 pm”
“With this it will be convenient to discuss: Lords amendment 22 and Government amendment (b). Lords amendment 1, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 7, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 8, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 21, Government motion to disagree, and Government amendments (a) and (b) in lieu. Lords amendment 23, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 106, Government motion to disagree, and Government amendment (a) to the words so restored to the Bill. Lords amendments 107 to 120, and Government motions to disagree. Lords amendments 46 to 49, and Government motions to disagree. Lords amendments 60 to 62, and Government motions to disagree. Lords amendment 72, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 121, and Government motion to disagree.”
“Order. It might be helpful if I indicate that I will come to the Front Benchers at five minutes past 3. On a three-minute time limit, there is very little time for interventions.”
“I commend the hon. Gentleman for his timekeeping and the speed with which he included all that. That brings us to the Front Benchers, remembering that we would like to leave some time for the Member who introduced the debate to wind up. I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”
“I thank the Teller for that point of order and for correcting the record. I hereby direct the Clerks to correct the numbers and confirm that the Ayes were 69 and the Noes were 300. Third Reading”
“Order. Before we move on to the next speaker, I remind right hon. and hon. Members that it is not in order to impute false or unavowed motives to any other individual hon. Members in this place.”
“Order. Mr Wishart, we are debating the amendments, not your vision for the future of the House of Lords. Perhaps you should stick to the amendments.”
“Just to be entirely clear, it was the property rights element of the hon. Member’s contribution that I thought was beyond scope. I think all Members—the House will be conscious that I have not been in the Chair very long—might like to stick to the scope of the amendments and what we are actually debating this afternoon.”
“Order. I remind Members that there are 45 of you wishing to speak. Interventions must be a lot shorter. I am sure the shadow Minister has got the hon. Gentleman’s point.”
“May I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his point of order, and perhaps encourage all Members to ensure that they stay on topic and in scope this afternoon?”
“Order. The interventions are very long. The Minister has now taken longer than the shadow Minister did in opening the debate. I am sure he will bring his remarks to a conclusion very soon.”
“Order. After the next speaker, I will reduce the time limit to four minutes. Members might like to think about the length of interventions, or indeed whether interventions are needed at all, given that plenty of colleagues still wish to speak.”
“Before I call the Minister, I remind hon. Members that they should avoid referring to any active cases that are currently before the courts.”
“Order. Given that the Minister has just taken 12 minutes, I will be extending the time allowance to the shadow Home Secretary to six minutes and to the spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats to three minutes. I call the shadow Home Secretary.”
“Order. Interventions have become far too long. There are many Members in the Chamber who wish to contribute, which the Secretary of State might think about before she takes more interventions.”
“We now come to the Select Committee statement on behalf of the Joint Committee on Human Rights. Alex Sobel will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which no interventions will be taken. At the conclusion of his statement, I will call Members to ask questions on the subject of the statement, which must be brief questions, not full speeches. Can I emphasise that questions should be directed to the Select Committee member and not the Government Front Bench? Front Benchers may take part in questioning.”
“We now come to the first Select Committee statement on behalf of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee. Dame Chi Onwurah will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which no interventions may be taken. At the conclusion of her statement, I will call Members to ask questions on the subject of the statement. These should be brief questions, not full speeches. I emphasise that questions should be directed to the Select Committee Chair, and not the relevant Government Minister, although Front Benchers may take part in questioning. I call Dame Chi Onwurah.”
“Order. It might just help Members if I explain that because the debate started early, we have time for them to make speeches without having asked the Member in charge or the Minister for permission to do so. The hon. Member for Stratford and Bow (Uma Kumaran) is right to say that there is an excellent exhibition in the Upper Waiting Hall.”
“Before I put the Question, I will just remind the Minister that, like the shadow Minister, he should not be referring to Members by their name in the Chamber but by their constituency. Question put.”