Business: Coronavirus

22 Jun 2021

Treasury

Sarah Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the support available to businesses in response to the covid-19 outbreak.

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New Clause 24 - Review of domestic homicide

22 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I am interested in the homicide board to which the Minister referred. We would appreciate more details about how that would work, and it would be nice if we could get them before Report. I am...

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New Clause 24 - Review of domestic homicide

22 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I will not try to remake my hon. Friend’s argument, which was compelling. I shall speak to new clauses 48 and 55, which have been grouped with new clause 24. I have spoken previously in...

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New Clause 19 - Implementation of the Law Commission review of hate crime

22 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

The Minister points to the risks of legislation being passed that defines something that is as yet undefined, and that being a blank cheque. Does she agree that our concerns about the protest...

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New Clause 18 - Release of prisoners on Fridays or the day before Bank Holiday periods

22 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

Does my hon. Friend share my experience as a Member of Parliament, which is that many people have come to my door on a Friday afternoon who have been made homeless for a particular reason or are...

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New Clause 9 - Rental of high performance vehicles

22 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I have heard from several MPs about the problem that this behaviour is causing in their constituencies. The argument of proportionality is always a strong one, but in this case the problem is...

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New Clause 9 - Rental of high performance vehicles

22 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

As I understand it, given the problems that have been described to me, people specifically want to hire these high-glamour cars—Lamborghinis and so on—because they want to show off...

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New Clause 9 - Rental of high performance vehicles

22 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I fear, Sir Charles, that two non-car-experts are talking about cars, which is probably uncomfortable for car experts across the country. Many of the cars the Minister has mentioned are fitted...

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New Clause 9 - Rental of high performance vehicles

22 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

My hon. Friend is right, as always. The purpose of the new clause would be of no concern to people who drive safely and competently. The new clause would also make it a requirement for companies...

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New Clause 9 - Rental of high performance vehicles

22 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I imagine that if a vehicle could not accommodate a black box, it would not fall within the remit of the new clause. Perhaps we could work on the guidance accompanying the new clause to fix the...

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New Clause 9 - Rental of high performance vehicles

22 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I confess that I am not a car expert, but my understanding is that the vehicles in question are 300 hp or more. I do not know whether the vehicles the right hon. Gentleman has mentioned are in...

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New Clause 9 - Rental of high performance vehicles

22 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause was tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for Halifax (Holly Lynch), with my support and that of my hon. Friends the Members...

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New Clause 1 - Harassment in a public place

22 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I am glad about what the Minister has just said, that she remains in listening mode and that she will continue to examine the case. Does she have more detail on what form that listening mode...

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Clause 157 - Terrorist offenders released on licence: arrest without warrant pending recall decision

17 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I want to speak briefly to the clauses, which we support. I begin by paying tribute to Saskia Jones and Jack Merritt, whose lives were so tragically cut short at the Fishmonger’s Hall...

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Clause 139 - Serious violence reduction orders

17 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I thank the Minister for that response, which gives reassurance on a number of areas. In particular, having the draft guidance before the Lords Committee is very helpful. We can look at it and...

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Clause 139 - Serious violence reduction orders

17 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

The hon. Gentleman makes a very good point. Perhaps the Minister will respond to the point about where the pilots will be and whether there should be one in Wales. Our amendments seek to make...

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Clause 139 - Serious violence reduction orders

17 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

My hon. Friend is right. These issues are very difficult and complex, and we have to make sure we get them right, or the impact on our communities will be great. Black and minority ethnic people...

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Clause 139 - Serious violence reduction orders

17 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

Stop-and-search is an important tool; I would not argue with that. The key is to make sure that it is used effectively, in conjunction with good local intelligence about where crimes may have...

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Clause 139 - Serious violence reduction orders

17 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

My hon. Friend makes an important point. We should remind ourselves of this: if I faced a crime, I would immediately call the police—they are the people I trust to fix it—but there...

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Clause 139 - Serious violence reduction orders

17 Jun 2021

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

Sarah Jones made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship again, Mr McCabe. Part 10, chapter 1, introduces serious violence reduction orders. Officers would be allowed to search people with an SVRO...

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