It is probably important to be clear here that an offence has not been committed. There is no defence to the offence. There is defence in court, and it could be established by the courts only that an offence had been committed. On the point made by the noble Baroness, Lady Chakrabarti, it is an evidential burden only. If I can move to Amendment—
Nationality and Borders Bill
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Baroness Williams of Trafford
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 8 February 2022.
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Debate on bills on Nationality and Borders Bill.
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