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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 January 2026
Debate
Crime and Policing BillContribution
The more substantive amendments, Amendments 382B and 382D, as well as Amendment 378B from my noble friend Lord Blencathra, address the heart of the problem exposed by Ziegler. Amendment 382B would reform the “lawful excuse” defence in the Criminal Damage Act 1971 so that it cannot be relied upon where damage is committed
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