I'll be brief.
I appreciate the points made by both my colleagues. This isn't an easy one, but we know there is reverse onus on bail conditions now for a number of circumstances. The problem I have with the amendment is that it would undermine protections for vulnerable victims. As Ms. May rightly said, these are in situations where there has been a prior record, a prior instance where there has been intimate partner violence. Research shows these victims in particular are at an increased risk of violence in the aftermath of reporting to the police. I totally understand the concerns that have been expressed, but I believe there may be unintended consequences if it's proceeded with in that fashion.
I would note as well that just because it's a reverse onus doesn't mean the person doesn't have the opportunity to be granted bail. That is still the principle that should be adhered to when they can show there is no risk to the public or to their domestic partner.
For those reasons I will not be supporting this amendment.