My Lords, I, like the noble Baroness, Lady Harris, was concerned about this clause in Committee and elsewhere, as the Minister may recall, but I have been more reassured by his letter and by my contact with the Isle of Man since then that these are only customs powers and...

My Lords, I, like the noble Baroness, Lady Harris, was concerned about this clause in Committee and elsewhere, as the Minister may recall, but I have been more reassured by his letter and by my contact with the Isle of Man since then that these are only customs powers and...

My Lords, I have a question to ask the Minister before those on the Benches beside me reply. I travel back and forth to my holiday home in the Republic of Ireland all the time, and have done so for 36 years, and the Irish authorities, customs and immigration have...

My Lords, I have a question to ask the Minister before those on the Benches beside me reply. I travel back and forth to my holiday home in the Republic of Ireland all the time, and have done so for 36 years, and the Irish authorities, customs and immigration have...

My Lords, the Minister sent your Lordships’ House a helpful letter on the subject, which we, like my noble friend, found reassuring. It explained how the Government intend to use the power, and noted various safeguards. In the light of that very letter, however, I do not see how the...

My Lords, the Minister sent your Lordships’ House a helpful letter on the subject, which we, like my noble friend, found reassuring. It explained how the Government intend to use the power, and noted various safeguards. In the light of that very letter, however, I do not see how the...

97ZA: After Clause 96, insert the following new Clause— "Police retention of photographs "(1) The Secretary of State must, as soon as possible, issue a code of practice to police authorities and chief constables relating to— (a) the taking of photographs by the police of individuals who have not been...

97ZA: After Clause 96, insert the following new Clause— "Police retention of photographs "(1) The Secretary of State must, as soon as possible, issue a code of practice to police authorities and chief constables relating to— (a) the taking of photographs by the police of individuals who have not been...

My Lords, a moment ago the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Lincoln referred to the erosion of privacy. This amendment takes us back to the same theme and concerns the retention of photos of innocent people—people who have not been charged with, or found guilty of, anything. When I...

My Lords, a moment ago the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Lincoln referred to the erosion of privacy. This amendment takes us back to the same theme and concerns the retention of photos of innocent people—people who have not been charged with, or found guilty of, anything. When I...

My Lords, I fully understand the noble Baroness’s concern about the retention of photographs and I wholly appreciate that the newspaper headlines last week probably steeled her resolve to ensure that that issue is properly addressed. I hope I can reassure her today. Through this amendment she seeks a code...

My Lords, I fully understand the noble Baroness’s concern about the retention of photographs and I wholly appreciate that the newspaper headlines last week probably steeled her resolve to ensure that that issue is properly addressed. I hope I can reassure her today. Through this amendment she seeks a code...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply and look forward to further guidance on the taking and retention of photographs, which is critical. In the mean time, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 97ZA withdrawn. Clause 97 : General information powers in relation to persons entering...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply and look forward to further guidance on the taking and retention of photographs, which is critical. In the mean time, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 97ZA withdrawn. Clause 97 : General information powers in relation to persons entering...

97A: Clause 97, page 122, line 26, at end insert— "( ) The requirement to produce a passport under subsection (1)(a) does not extend to a person on a local journey within the common travel area as defined under section 1(3) of the Immigration Act 1971."

97A: Clause 97, page 122, line 26, at end insert— "( ) The requirement to produce a passport under subsection (1)(a) does not extend to a person on a local journey within the common travel area as defined under section 1(3) of the Immigration Act 1971."

My Lords, I am most grateful to the Minister and his Bill team for the meeting which they organised to address our concerns on this part of the Bill and for the subsequent and very full letter in which he further elaborates on Clause 97. I fully understand what the...

My Lords, I am most grateful to the Minister and his Bill team for the meeting which they organised to address our concerns on this part of the Bill and for the subsequent and very full letter in which he further elaborates on Clause 97. I fully understand what the...

101: Schedule 7, page 173, line 12, leave out "Sex encounter venues" and insert "Sexual entertainment venues" 102: Schedule 7, page 173, line 14, leave out "sex encounter venue" and insert "sexual entertainment venue" 103: Schedule 7, page 173, line 23, leave out "sex encounter venue" and insert "sexual entertainment...

101: Schedule 7, page 173, line 12, leave out "Sex encounter venues" and insert "Sexual entertainment venues" 102: Schedule 7, page 173, line 14, leave out "sex encounter venue" and insert "sexual entertainment venue" 103: Schedule 7, page 173, line 23, leave out "sex encounter venue" and insert "sexual entertainment...

128: Schedule 7, page 193, line 7, at end insert— "Part 8A Extradition 113A In section 185(5) of the Extradition Act 2003 (c. 41) (limit on fees and expenses) after "amount" insert "allowed"."

128: Schedule 7, page 193, line 7, at end insert— "Part 8A Extradition 113A In section 185(5) of the Extradition Act 2003 (c. 41) (limit on fees and expenses) after "amount" insert "allowed"."

I thank the Minister. I take the points that he has made. I have made mine. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 97A withdrawn. Amendment 98 Moved by

I thank the Minister. I take the points that he has made. I have made mine. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 97A withdrawn. Amendment 98 Moved by

98: After Clause 110, insert the following new Clause— "Exemption from civil proceedings for trespass brought by offender (1) Section 329 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) (criminal proceedings for trespass to the person brought by offender) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (1) insert— "(1A) This...

98: After Clause 110, insert the following new Clause— "Exemption from civil proceedings for trespass brought by offender (1) Section 329 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) (criminal proceedings for trespass to the person brought by offender) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (1) insert— "(1A) This...

I thank noble Lords who have participated in this short debate, which has persuaded me perhaps that shorter letters are better than long letters because they do not leave as much opportunity for ambiguity. As we set out in the letter dated 28 October and as we said in Committee,...

I thank noble Lords who have participated in this short debate, which has persuaded me perhaps that shorter letters are better than long letters because they do not leave as much opportunity for ambiguity. As we set out in the letter dated 28 October and as we said in Committee,...

My Lords, I am grateful. This was raised on the last occasion at 11 o’clock at night, and now again it is late. Before I withdraw the amendment, perhaps I may make a suggestion as we approach Christmas. The Lord Speaker might consider creating a Christmas competition for the Peer...

My Lords, I am grateful. This was raised on the last occasion at 11 o’clock at night, and now again it is late. Before I withdraw the amendment, perhaps I may make a suggestion as we approach Christmas. The Lord Speaker might consider creating a Christmas competition for the Peer...

In the debate on 20 October, I promised to bring this issue back in order for the Minister to have the opportunity of clarifying the matter. There is no need at this hour for me to rehearse the basic problem, other than to say that what has been happening, so...

In the debate on 20 October, I promised to bring this issue back in order for the Minister to have the opportunity of clarifying the matter. There is no need at this hour for me to rehearse the basic problem, other than to say that what has been happening, so...

My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Lester of Herne Hill, for raising this issue in Committee. On that occasion we said that while we were grateful that he highlighted the point, we thought it appropriate to consult somewhat more widely to see whether a change to the law...

My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Lester of Herne Hill, for raising this issue in Committee. On that occasion we said that while we were grateful that he highlighted the point, we thought it appropriate to consult somewhat more widely to see whether a change to the law...

My Lords, Amendments 128 and 129 are minor and technical amendments that correct a typographical error in Section 185(5) of the Extradition Act 2003 which was made when the provision was amended by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, and correct a minor error in the commencement powers in relation to...

My Lords, Amendments 128 and 129 are minor and technical amendments that correct a typographical error in Section 185(5) of the Extradition Act 2003 which was made when the provision was amended by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, and correct a minor error in the commencement powers in relation to...

I thank the Minister for his remarks and I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 96A withdrawn. Amendments 96B to 96E not moved. Amendment 97 Moved by

I thank the Minister for his remarks and I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 96A withdrawn. Amendments 96B to 96E not moved. Amendment 97 Moved by

My Lords, we support this amendment. We believe that the Scottish model provides a good starting point and a good model. We share a great deal of the scepticism of the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Jones, about whether the legislation, if it comes in during the next Session, will get on...

My Lords, we support this amendment. We believe that the Scottish model provides a good starting point and a good model. We share a great deal of the scepticism of the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Jones, about whether the legislation, if it comes in during the next Session, will get on...