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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 22 April 2026

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

In addition to this, as I have previously set out, the courts will be required to consider whether an order is necessary or proportionate before granting any order. To be clear, the police, as the applicants, will need to provide the necessary evidence to enable the courts to make that decision, and this will necessarily involve consideration of what alternative options are available and relevant in each case.

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