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Proceeding contribution from Lord Clement-Jones (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 16 June 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.


Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

My Lords, we have had a useful debate about exemptions and I would certainly exempt my noble friend Lord Brooke of Sutton Mandeville from that description. I regard this as a very important debate because of the potential impact if these provisions are not applied flexibly. I took quite a lot of comfort from the fact that this provides a range of tools, timings and geography that will be very beneficial. I certainly would not accuse the Minister of being a nanny. However, there is something of a difference in philosophy. The powers of the local authority will be pretty wide. She said that she was not favourably disposed to an amendment—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
728 c905 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Abuse Clubs Alcoholic drinks Demonstrations Costs Anti-social behaviour Crown Prosecution Service Arrest warrants Fees and charges Greater London Drugs Fines Driving under influence Licensed premises Immunity from prosecution Freedom of expression International law Local government Police Powers Prosecutions Public interest Parliament Square Protest Misuse Opening hours Licensing laws Sales Young people Reform War crimes Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
Legislation
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill 2010-12
Link
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