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I am today announcing the publication of Sir Christopher Bellamy’s Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid report.

With the greatest respect to the hon. Gentleman, he has not followed the point that I was making.

I do not accept it, but I know that a number of people, including the shadow Justice Secretary, have commented on the proposals before ha

We are very confident that the proposals that we have put forward, given the passage of time, are ECHR-compliant. The hon.

It is important to have the consultation, to listen carefully and look at how we can refine, hone and chisel the proposals, given all the

I pass on our best wishes to the hon. and learned Member for Edinburgh South West (Joanna Cherry).

I always enjoy hearing my right hon. Friend’s side of the argument.

Let me be clear that, as we have set out at some length, there are some things that we cannot do.

I would say we have one of the most robust and rigorous approaches to export licensing, and we will continue to do so.

I do not accept it, but I know that a number of people, including the shadow Justice Secretary, have commented on the proposals before ha