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Lord Davies of Gower (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 February 2026

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

I cannot confirm that, but I will certainly have a look at it. The question is not whether children should be protected but whether removing the ability to intervene criminally until 14 years old would make children, victims or communities safer. I do not believe that it would. The current system already prioritises proportionality and rehabilitation, while retaining the capacity to act when it is absolutely necessary. For those reasons, I cannot support this amendment.

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