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1172796

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	05/02/2020
	date	22/01/2020
	date tabled	22/01/2020
	ddp created	22/01/2020 22:25:59
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	ddp modified	28/01/2020 17:45:13 03/02/2020 17:35:03
	house id	2
	identifier	HL727
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	03/02/2020 17:03:00
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Viscount Younger of Leckie on 21 January (HL187), what criteria they use to assess what constitutes a “legitimate criticism” of a religion when investigating any incident that has been reported by someone who has perceived it to “be motivated by a hostility or prejudice based on a person’s religion or perceived religion”; and what steps they take to ensure freedom of expression is upheld.
	session	2019/20
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Vinson
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 HL727
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL727
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>Once a hate crime has been reported it is for the police to investigate whether a hate crime has been committed, in line with the relevant legislation, and to refer cases to the Crown Prosecution Service to decide whether there should be a charge.</p><p>In order for a crime to be charged and prosecuted as a hate crime, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) uses the legal definitions contained in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (CDA 1998) and the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (CJA 2003).</p><p>The CPS assesses each case on its individual facts and circumstances. Prosecutions can only be brought in line with legislation and in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors.</p><p>The CPS legal guidance on hate crime recognises the right to freedom of expression set out in Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The legal guidance makes it clear that it is not only speech which is well-received and popular that is protected but also speech which is potentially offensive, shocking or disturbing. The CPS seeks to balance the right to freedom of speech and expression against the duty of the state to act proportionately.</p>
	creator	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson

1176221

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	18/02/2020
	date	04/02/2020
	date tabled	04/02/2020
	ddp created	04/02/2020 21:27:02
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	ddp modified	04/02/2020 21:36:55 14/02/2020 12:27:04
	hansard heading	Hate Crime
	house id	2
	identifier	HL1341
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	14/02/2020 11:55:22
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Viscount Younger of Leckie on 3 February (HL187), whether it is possible that a hearsay remark, if construed by a bystander as offensive, could be reported as a hate crime and the perpetrator interviewed by the police as a result; and if so, what steps they intend to take to protect freedom of speech.
	session	2019/20
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Vinson
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 HL1341
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1341
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>It is an operational matter for the police to determine whether to investigate all incidents reported to them. When investigating allegations of hate crime it is for the police to apply the relevant legislation, including the freedom of expression defence contained in section 29J of the Public Order Act 1986.</p>
	creator	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson

175590

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	09/02/2015
	date	26/01/2015
	date tabled	26/01/2015
	ddp created	26/01/2015 22:29:14
	ddp modified	12/02/2015 21:02:13
	answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Northumberland County Council
	house id	2
	identifier	HL4433
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	12/02/2015 14:48:49
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made, or intend to make, representations to Northumberland County Council about that authority’s plans to relocate its headquarters from Morpeth to Ashington, and in particular the impact of the move on residents of remoter urban and rural areas of that county; and, if so, in what terms.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Vinson
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 HL4433
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL4433
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>We have made no such representations as such decisions are for Councils themselves. If Northumberland County Council have decided to relocate their Headquarters, they will have to answer through the ballot box for the decision and the impacts it will have on the people of Northumberland.<br><br>Councils should consider the potential savings to taxpayers from better property management, whilst also carefully considering the public's access to frontline services.</p>
	creator	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson

1169331

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/01/2020
	date	07/01/2020
	date tabled	07/01/2020
	ddp created	07/01/2020 22:50:54
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	ddp modified	08/01/2020 18:15:14 21/01/2020 16:48:03
	hansard heading	Religion: Freedom of Expression
	house id	2
	identifier	HL187
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	21/01/2020 16:16:07
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that criticism of any religion is not regarded as a hate crime.
	session	2019/20
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Vinson
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 HL187
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL187
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right. It is important that all have the right to speak freely, and make legitimate criticisms, and that a strong legal framework provides the appropriate space to do so. Equally, hatred or prejudice against an individual because of their religion will not be tolerated.</p><p>The Crown Prosecution Service uses definitions agreed with the National Police Chiefs' Council to identify religiously motivated incidents/crimes: “Any incident/crime which is perceived by the victim or any other person to be motivated by a hostility or prejudice based on a person's religion or perceived religion.&quot; This allows space for legitimate criticism.</p><p>Under the Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006, which covers the offences of stirring up religious hatred, there is a freedom of expression defence contained in Section 29J, which confirms that nothing in the Act &quot;... prohibits or restricts discussion, criticism or expressions of antipathy, dislike, ridicule, insult, or abuse of particular religions, or the beliefs or practices of its adherents.&quot;</p><p>The Government will continue to protect people’s legitimate rights and freedoms whilst also remaining committed to tackling hate crime.</p>
	creator	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson

1180200

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	09/03/2020
	date	24/02/2020
	date tabled	24/02/2020
	ddp created	25/02/2020 11:08:21
	answering body	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Housing, Communities and Local Government
	ddp modified	25/02/2020 11:47:30 09/03/2020 17:28:03
	hansard heading	Religious Hatred
	house id	2
	identifier	HL1822
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	09/03/2020 16:56:51
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Viscount Younger of Leckie on 3 February (HL727), what consideration they have given to requiring allegations of an offence of stirring up religious hatred to be supported by two witnesses, in order to restrict frivolous complaints.
	session	2019/20
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Vinson
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 HL1822
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL1822
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>It is an operational matter for the police to determine whether and how to investigate all incidents reported to them. The Crown Prosecution Service will also apply the Code for Crown Prosecutors to ensure a prosecution will not proceed where a complaint is deemed to be frivolous. Decisions to prosecute are furthermore subject to consideration under the Freedom of Expression defence contained in Section 29J of the Public Order Act 1986.</p>
	creator	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson

166833

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	15/12/2014
	date	01/12/2014
	date tabled	01/12/2014
	ddp created	01/12/2014 22:12:45
	ddp modified	06/02/2015 19:42:05
	answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
	hansard heading	Wind Power: Planning Permission
	house id	2
	identifier	HL3251
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	parliament number	55
	question first answered	08/12/2014 12:14:36
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Verma on 15 October (HL Deb, col 267), whether the debate on onshore wind farms that day has been brought to the attention of the planning appeals inspectorate of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
	session	2014/15
	session number	4
	tabling member printed	Lord Vinson
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2014/15 HL3251
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL3251
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>I can confirm that the debate held on 15 October (<em>Official Report</em>, column 267) regarding onshore wind farms has been brought to the attention of the Planning Inspectorate.</p><p> </p>
	creator	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson
	publisher	25277 pref label House of Lords
	tabling member	1807 label Biography information for Lord Vinson