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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 14 January 2026
Debate
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillContribution
from a criminal record check, regardless of the length of time since the offence, so a mum in Wales who taps a toddler on the behind is marked for life as a child abuser. I do not believe that those such as the noble Baroness want to see loving parents criminalised and losing their jobs for trying their best to bring up their children, but even well-meaning legislation can have negative consequences.
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