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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 4 March 2026

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

Since Committee, I have been reflecting on whether we should look again not only at “alarm” but also “distress”, and perhaps even the residual role of “insulting” in this area. However, for now, this amendment still focuses on alarm. It is a simple, moderate change which we could make right now to try to address the problem I am trying to highlight.

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