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I thank the hon. Gentleman. Of course there are provisions for non-discrimination in the ECHR, but also in UK law.

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

Of course we live up to our international obligations, and it is precisely partly the aim of these reforms to protect the bespoke, tailor

I think this is the first time that a consultation document has been put forward to the House of Commons. The hon.

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

Of course it is right to say that in none of those areas will our reforms prevent accountability through constituents being able to bring

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

We will consult not only the devolved Administrations, but practitioners, academics and civil society in all the devolved nations.

I thank the hon. Gentleman. As I said, it is a protective enactment. We will respect the devolved competences.

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