Member

I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove, for the thoughtful and important concerns she raised regarding victims in her letter to the Lord Chancellor following the announcement of our intention to legislate for this measure. Her long-standing advocacy in this area is incredibly valuable, and her contributions continue to inform and strengthen our approach. I recognise the concerns raised about the potential impact of this measure on victims, particularly survivors of domestic abuse, and on public safety. I assure noble Lords that these serious matters have been at the forefront of our considerations. However, as I have noted, the consequence of not acting is catastrophic. This reform is targeted and proportionate and the safeguards are robust. The exclusions we have established are purposefully designed to capture those assessed as posing a higher risk, thereby ensuring that these individuals can remain subject to standard recall procedures.