Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill | Commons debates I pay tribute to the work my hon. Friend did in my Department at the beginning of the coalition Government.
Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill | Commons debates I know the hon. Gentleman’s community very well through my work in the criminal justice system.
Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill | Commons debates I am grateful to the hon. and learned Lady for her question. Indeed, in the lengthy answers that I am giving, I am trying to do just that.
Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill | Commons debates I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The first duty of any Government is to protect the public from harm.
Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill | Commons debates I am very grateful to my right hon. Friend, who speaks with experience of these matters.
Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill | Commons debates The hon. Gentleman knows that the function of proscription is for the Home Secretary.
