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Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 December 2025

Debate

Crime and Policing Bill

Contribution

She said that watching how he celebrated his “life, body and choices” felt like salt in her wounds. Would any of us be happy if this predator was—in the future—able to obtain legal recognition via a gender recognition certificate and live as a woman following these crimes? That would be obscene. I cannot see how it could be defended in any circumstances, and even the most ardent believer in second chances would raise an eyebrow.

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