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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 11 February 2026

Debate

Victims and Courts Bill

Contribution

Implementation of these measures may necessitate the identification or development of a new mechanism to verify the information provided. It must be cost effective and we must make sure that we do not place additional pressure on operational staff; otherwise it will take court staff away from other duties, resulting in further delays and—I think noble Lords know what I am going to say next—criminal courts cannot have any further delays added into the system. The Government’s measured approach will continue to support the return of more foreign national offenders, while ensuring maximum transparency for the public.

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