My Lords, why can we not have anonymity in accusations of sexual offences, particularly rape? They are a special category of criminal offence where the reputations of the innocent can be destroyed, even by chief constables like Mike Veale. The law is unfair, and I have raised this issue repeatedly over the years. I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Lexden, on his unrelenting campaigning on this issue; the House is deeply indebted to him.

My Lords, why can we not have anonymity in accusations of sexual offences, particularly rape? They are a special category of criminal offence where the reputations of the innocent can be destroyed, even by chief constables like Mike Veale. The law is unfair, and I have raised this issue repeatedly over the years. I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Lexden, on his unrelenting campaigning on this issue; the House is deeply indebted to him.

My Lords, in light of the recent speech of the noble Baroness, Lady Burt, when she revealed the six-stage process governing disciplinary actions against police officers—I was shocked—should not the process be revisited in the way she and others are now suggesting? How can there be confidence in systems that protect rogue police officers, and their pensions, delay justice with prolonged processes, offer extended leave and rewards—[Inaudible]—Mike Veale, with further appointments? The Daily Mail should be thanked for its excellent reporting of these matters.

My Lords, in light of the recent speech of the noble Baroness, Lady Burt, when she revealed the six-stage process governing disciplinary actions against police officers—I was shocked—should not the process be revisited in the way she and others are now suggesting? How can there be confidence in systems that protect rogue police officers, and their pensions, delay justice with prolonged processes, offer extended leave and rewards—[Inaudible]—Mike Veale, with further appointments? The Daily Mail should be thanked for its excellent reporting of these matters.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government under what circumstances the names of doctors in the medical profession accused of community offences under the law, and found guilty of breaches of professional regulations by the General Medical Council, can be withheld from publication on the basis of data protection legislation.[HL6818]

To ask Her Majesty’s Government under what circumstances the names of doctors in the medical profession accused of community offences under the law, and found guilty of breaches of professional regulations by the General Medical Council, can be withheld from publication on the basis of data protection legislation.[HL6818]

Are the penalty levels to which the noble Lord referred set in legislation? If so, can we not change the legislation?

Are the penalty levels to which the noble Lord referred set in legislation? If so, can we not change the legislation?

asked Her Majesty's Government:On what date the general intervention team of HM Revenue and Customs received evidence of malfeasance in public office by Inland Revenue officers; and what action is to be taken on this matter.

asked Her Majesty's Government:On what date the general intervention team of HM Revenue and Customs received evidence of malfeasance in public office by Inland Revenue officers; and what action is to be taken on this matter.

Whether an officer or a former officer of HM Revenue and Customs or the Inland Revenue disclosed information to an unauthorised person in the case of Mr Gray of Preston, Lancashire; and

Whether an officer or a former officer of HM Revenue and Customs or the Inland Revenue disclosed information to an unauthorised person in the case of Mr Gray of Preston, Lancashire; and

Whether an officer or a former officer of HM Revenue and Customs or the Inland Revenue disclosed information to an unauthorised person in the case of Mr McGrath of Preston, Lancashire.

Whether an officer or a former officer of HM Revenue and Customs or the Inland Revenue disclosed information to an unauthorised person in the case of Mr McGrath of Preston, Lancashire.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether an officer or a former officer of HM Revenue and Customs or the Inland Revenue disclosed information to an unauthorised person in the case of Mr Allitt of Preston, Lancashire; and

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether an officer or a former officer of HM Revenue and Customs or the Inland Revenue disclosed information to an unauthorised person in the case of Mr Allitt of Preston, Lancashire; and

Whether an officer or a former officer of HM Revenue and Customs or the Inland Revenue disclosed information to an unauthorised person in the case of Oyston family companies;

Whether an officer or a former officer of HM Revenue and Customs or the Inland Revenue disclosed information to an unauthorised person in the case of Oyston family companies;

asked Her Majesty's Government:On how many occasions since 1997 HM Revenue and Customs or the Inland Revenue have either compensated or come to a tax settlement with an individual taxpayer in relation to the unauthorised disclosure of personal or corporate tax information by an officer or former officer in breach...

asked Her Majesty's Government:On how many occasions since 1997 HM Revenue and Customs or the Inland Revenue have either compensated or come to a tax settlement with an individual taxpayer in relation to the unauthorised disclosure of personal or corporate tax information by an officer or former officer in breach...

asked Her Majesty's Government:On how many occasions unauthorised disclosures of tax information by its officers or former officers have been reported to HM Revenue and Customs or the Inland Revenue as acts of malfeasance of public office since records have been kept.

asked Her Majesty's Government:On how many occasions unauthorised disclosures of tax information by its officers or former officers have been reported to HM Revenue and Customs or the Inland Revenue as acts of malfeasance of public office since records have been kept.

What estimate he has made of the incidence of NHS trusts and health authorities rearranging their provisions for medical negligence in seeking to meet the costs of closing deficits by the end of the current financial year; and what restrictions he intends to introduce.

What estimate he has made of the incidence of NHS trusts and health authorities rearranging their provisions for medical negligence in seeking to meet the costs of closing deficits by the end of the current financial year; and what restrictions he intends to introduce.

To comment on most recent enquiry carried out in case of former Chief Superintendent Kenneth Etheridge.

To comment on most recent enquiry carried out in case of former Chief Superintendent Kenneth Etheridge.

What was the purpose of the meeting at the Royal Hotel, Scarborough, in May 1986 arranged by Chief Inspector of Constabulary; & why did Sir John Hermon, Chief Constable of the RUC visit this hotel whilst the meeting was taking place.

What was the purpose of the meeting at the Royal Hotel, Scarborough, in May 1986 arranged by Chief Inspector of Constabulary; & why did Sir John Hermon, Chief Constable of the RUC visit this hotel whilst the meeting was taking place.

To specify precise considerations which led Attorney-General to inform DPP for Northern Ireland about nature of public interest in relation to possible prosecutions of Superindent Thomas George Anderson, Superintendent Samuel George Flanagan & Chief Superintendent Desmond Brown for seeking to prevent course of justice in respect of alleged suppression of...

To specify precise considerations which led Attorney-General to inform DPP for Northern Ireland about nature of public interest in relation to possible prosecutions of Superindent Thomas George Anderson, Superintendent Samuel George Flanagan & Chief Superintendent Desmond Brown for seeking to prevent course of justice in respect of alleged suppression of...

Whether reports of either Mr Colin Sampson or Mr John Stalker to DPP for Northern Ireland recommended prosecution of any members of Royal Ulster Constabulary with regard to illegal killings of any persons. - Includes ref to 126 c22.

Whether reports of either Mr Colin Sampson or Mr John Stalker to DPP for Northern Ireland recommended prosecution of any members of Royal Ulster Constabulary with regard to illegal killings of any persons. - Includes ref to 126 c22.

Whether statement in relation to DPP for Northern Irelands decision not to prosecute Royal Ulster Constabulary officers for allegedly perverting course of justice was based on findings of inquiries prior to as well as during course of Stalker-Sampson. - Includes ref to 126 c21-35.

Whether statement in relation to DPP for Northern Irelands decision not to prosecute Royal Ulster Constabulary officers for allegedly perverting course of justice was based on findings of inquiries prior to as well as during course of Stalker-Sampson. - Includes ref to 126 c21-35.

Whether forensic evidence discovered during course of enquiries by Mr John Stalker & Mr Colin Sampson was made available to courts during any prosecution of persons for unlawful killing

Whether forensic evidence discovered during course of enquiries by Mr John Stalker & Mr Colin Sampson was made available to courts during any prosecution of persons for unlawful killing

Whether tapes in connection with killing of Michael Tighe at Ballynerry Road North, Lurgon, are still in existence & whether tape made by security forces & transcript of tape were made available to Colin Sampson before his final report was made to Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland in...

Whether tapes in connection with killing of Michael Tighe at Ballynerry Road North, Lurgon, are still in existence & whether tape made by security forces & transcript of tape were made available to Colin Sampson before his final report was made to Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland in...

Various questions on delays in hearings of the Professional Conduct Committee of the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing Midwifery & Health Visiting.

Various questions on delays in hearings of the Professional Conduct Committee of the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing Midwifery & Health Visiting.