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Proceeding contribution from Lord Goldsmith (Labour) 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, this is a delicate and sensitive matter and I will spend a few moments on it. I entirely understand why noble Lords who have spoken have raised the points that they have. There are some footnotes as well, but two major things emerge from the debate so far. First, it is interesting that, despite the fact that certain noble Lords have said, ““Let’s leave the system exactly as it is, there’s nothing wrong with it””, everybody who has spoken so far has proposed a change to the present system, either by supporting the Government or by tabling amendments as the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, has done—

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
728 c1016 
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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