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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-15more like thismore than 2024-10-15
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Arms Trade: Israel more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether the advice of the Attorney General on arms exports to Israel required certain export licences to be suspended. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Howard of Lympne more like this
uin HL1625 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>Paragraph 21.27 of Erskine May states:</p><p>“By long-standing convention, observed by successive Governments, the fact of, and substance of advice from, the law officers of the Crown is not disclosed outside government. This convention is referred to in paragraph 2.13 of the Ministerial Code. The purpose of this convention is to enable the Government to obtain frank and full legal advice in confidence.”</p><p>This is known as the Law Officers’ Convention and it applies to your question.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Hermer more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-28T14:44:44.517Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T14:44:44.517Z
answering member
5365
label Biography information for Lord Hermer more like this
tabling member
82
label Biography information for Lord Howard of Lympne more like this
1724009
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-29more like thismore than 2024-07-29
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Rape: Prosecutions more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure that there are sufficient counsel available to prosecute rape offences. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Sandhurst more like this
uin HL451 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-08-12more like thismore than 2024-08-12
answer text <p>Good quality prosecutorial advocacy underpins our ability to deliver timely justice. The criminal justice system needs a resilient supply of advocates – both prosecution and defence – and the Crown Prosecution Service (“CPS”) recognises that this is currently proving challenging, particularly in rape cases. Addressing this shortfall is a priority for the CPS.</p><p>The CPS Advocate Panel is a time-limited quality-assured list of external junior advocates – self-employed barristers and solicitor agents – who undertake criminal prosecution advocacy for the CPS.</p><p>There are currently around 770 advocates on the CPS’ specialist Advocate Panel for Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (the “RASSO Panel”). Whilst there has been a decline in numbers over the past five years, there has been a notable increase of just under 100 RASSO Panel advocates during the last 12 months.</p><p>Notwithstanding this increase, with RASSO caseloads at record levels, further action is needed to drive up numbers to provide sufficient counsel. The CPS has taken steps to do so, which have included revising the entry requirements for the RASSO Panel, moving away from a written application for experienced advocates but still requiring them to have completed CPS-accredited RASSO training (or commit to do so within 3 months). A further change to support the progression of advocates into RASSO work and improving the pipeline will be announced later this month.</p><p>The CPS is also working with the Bar to improve the provision of RASSO training, to support wellbeing, and to promote the fact that – notwithstanding the challenges – RASSO work can be hugely fulfilling and support career progression.</p>
answering member printed Lord Hermer more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-08-12T15:54:49.287Zmore like thismore than 2024-08-12T15:54:49.287Z
answering member
5365
label Biography information for Lord Hermer more like this
tabling member
4920
label Biography information for Lord Sandhurst more like this
1712637
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-22more like thismore than 2024-04-22
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading War Crimes: Rwanda more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government when the Attorney General last received a briefing concerning suspected Rwandan war criminals living in England by the Crown Prosecution Service or the police. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Mendelsohn more like this
uin HL3998 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-07more like thismore than 2024-05-07
answer text <p>The Attorney General was last briefed on this matter by the Crown Prosecution Service on 30 April 2024.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-07T12:29:23.833Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-07T12:29:23.833Z
answering member
4899
label Biography information for Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
tabling member
4286
label Biography information for Lord Mendelsohn more like this
1692900
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Low Emission Zones: Greater London more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have issued guidance for prosecuting those who incite others to cover up cameras in the Ultra Low Emission Zone. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell-Savours more like this
uin HL2882 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-07more like thismore than 2024-03-07
answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has not issued specific guidance on prosecuting those who incite others to cover up cameras in the Ultra Low Emission Zone.</p><p>These offences would be covered by existing guidance on inchoate offences, Theft Act offences, and offences during protests, demonstrations or campaigns. The existing guidance is available on the CPS website: <a href="https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/inchoate-offences" target="_blank">Inchoate Offences</a>; <a href="https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/theft-act-offences" target="_blank">Theft Act Offences</a>; and <a href="https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/offences-during-protests-demonstrations-or-campaigns" target="_blank">Offences during Protests, Demonstrations or Campaigns</a>.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-07T14:37:09.06Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-07T14:37:09.06Z
answering member
4899
label Biography information for Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
tabling member
499
label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours more like this
1692901
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Low Emission Zones: Greater London more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what action is being taken by prosecuting authorities against those who incite others to cover up cameras in the Ultra Low Emission Zone. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell-Savours more like this
uin HL2883 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-07more like thismore than 2024-03-07
answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is responsible for prosecuting cases which have been referred to them following an investigation by the police. The CPS will consider a prosecution for any case involving incitement to cause criminal damage or criminal damage to Ultra Low Emission Zone cameras under the Code for Crown Prosecutors.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-07T14:37:30.273Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-07T14:37:30.273Z
answering member
4899
label Biography information for Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
tabling member
499
label Biography information for Lord Campbell-Savours more like this
1676124
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-12-06more like thismore than 2023-12-06
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Crown Prosecution Service: Freedom of Information more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had, if any, with the Crown Prosecution Service on responding to requests made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in an informative and expeditious manner. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Jackson of Peterborough more like this
uin HL935 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-12-19more like thismore than 2023-12-19
answer text <p>The Attorney General’s Office has not had any discussions with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on responding to requests made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000 in an informative and expeditious manner.</p><p>The CPS processes FOI requests independently and in accordance with the requirements of the FOIA 2000.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-12-19T16:27:02.363Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-19T16:27:02.363Z
answering member
4899
label Biography information for Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
tabling member
1551
label Biography information for Lord Jackson of Peterborough more like this
1669137
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-09more like thismore than 2023-11-09
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Hate Crime: Transphobia more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the propriety of Crown Prosecution Service staff referring to live criminal cases as examples of transphobic hate in published material such as newsletters, and roundtable reports, and what guidance they have issued in this regard. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lucas more like this
uin HL176 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-11-22more like thismore than 2023-11-22
answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) emphasises that criminal proceedings in live cases are active and the defendants have a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.</p><p>The CPS has published legal guidance on reporting restrictions, it can be found here: <a href="https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/contempt-court-reporting-restrictions-and-restrictions-public-access-hearings" target="_blank">https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/contempt-court-reporting-restrictions-and-restrictions-public-access-hearings</a></p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-11-22T15:05:27.59Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-22T15:05:27.59Z
answering member
4899
label Biography information for Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
tabling member
1879
label Biography information for Lord Lucas more like this
1669138
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-09more like thismore than 2023-11-09
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Crown Prosecution Serivce: Gender more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what meetings or conversations the Crown Prosecution Service has had with (1) Stonewall or other campaigners for transgender rights, and (2) campaigners for the gender critical point of view, in the past three years; and on what policies or practices were these groups consulted during that time. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lucas more like this
uin HL177 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-11-23more like thismore than 2023-11-23
answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) does not hold a central record of all local and national meetings with stakeholders across all 14 CPS Areas and Central Casework Divisions over the past three years. The level of resource involved in obtaining this information would be disproportionate.</p><p>It has been possible to identify the number of meetings the CPS has had with Stonewall at a national headquarters level during the years 2022, and 2023, and this has been answered in <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-11-08/671" target="_blank">PQ 671</a>. The level of resource involved in obtaining the same information from earlier years would be disproportionate.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-11-23T15:02:08.353Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-23T15:02:08.353Z
answering member
4899
label Biography information for Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
tabling member
1879
label Biography information for Lord Lucas more like this
1669139
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-09more like thismore than 2023-11-09
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Hate Crime more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Crown Prosecution Service’s assertion that there is a “Global narrative attacking the rights of all protected characteristics” as stated in its Pride Month Hate Crime Roundtable report of 23 June, published on the Crown Prosecution Service website. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lucas more like this
uin HL178 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-11-22more like thismore than 2023-11-22
answer text <p>The article in the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) community newsletter published in June 2023 relates to a Pride month hate crime roundtable event. The roundtable was a local community engagement event held with members of the LGBT community affected by homophobic and transphobic hate crime. The quote represents reportage of discussion amongst external attendees at the event and was not intended to reflect organisational views of the CPS.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-11-22T15:05:47.247Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-22T15:05:47.247Z
answering member
4899
label Biography information for Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
tabling member
1879
label Biography information for Lord Lucas more like this
1668670
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-08more like thismore than 2023-11-08
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Crown Prosecution Service carried out an impact assessment with regards to (1) the protected characteristic of sex, and (2) belief in the immutability of sex, before the 2022 revision of its domestic abuse guidance; and if so, whether they will place a copy of this impact assessment in the Library of the House. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lucas more like this
uin HL117 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-11-22more like thismore than 2023-11-22
answer text <p>In accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty, under s.149 of the Equality Act 2010, a full Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) was conducted when the Domestic Abuse Prosecution Guidance 2022 was revised in order to appropriately identify and consider its potential impact in terms of equality. It gave due regard to equality considerations for protected characteristics as detailed within the body of s.149.</p><p>The EIA for the Domestic Abuse Prosecution Guidance remains under review and has been updated on several occasions since the guidance was published in 2022. The CPS do not intend to place a copy of the EIA in the Library as it is continuously reviewed and updated. A copy of the document as it appeared in 2022 has been provided.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-11-22T15:29:49.157Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-22T15:29:49.157Z
answering member
4899
label Biography information for Lord Stewart of Dirleton more like this
attachment
1
file name Domestic Abuse Legal Guidance Equality Impact Assessment.pdf more like this
title DA Legal Guidance EIA 2022 Copy more like this
tabling member
1879
label Biography information for Lord Lucas more like this