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unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Prison Advice and Care Trust more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Catholic Prison Advice and Care Trust in the last five years; and what assessment they have made of the work of that charity. more like this
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Lord Patten more like this
star this property uin HL9999 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-09-19more like thismore than 2018-09-19
star this property answer text <p>We have a longstanding relationship with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT), and we recognise the crucial role that they, and other Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations, carry out in supporting offenders and delivering rehabilitative services. I am pleased to note, too, that PACT have recently been awarded the contract for the provision of family engagement services for the female estate.</p><p>We will continue to engage with PACT as we take forward Lord Farmer’s recommendations as part of our wider prison reform agenda.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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less than 2018-09-19T08:47:47.893Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-19T08:47:47.893Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie more like this
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967510
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Palestinians: Christianity more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the religious and civic freedoms of Maronites in Palestine. more like this
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Lord Patten more like this
star this property uin HL9998 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-09-17more like thismore than 2018-09-17
star this property answer text <p>Our Consulate General in Jerusalem regularly meets a variety of religious leaders in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and has stressed to the Palestinian Authority the importance of protecting freedom of religion and belief. Freedom of religion and belief remains a human rights priority for this Government. It is a fundamental freedom which underpins many other human rights.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2018-09-17T14:40:57.35Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-17T14:40:57.35Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Patten remove filter
967509
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Israel: Druze more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the religious and civic freedoms of the Druze minority in Israel. more like this
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Lord Patten more like this
star this property uin HL9997 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-09-17more like thismore than 2018-09-17
star this property answer text <p>​Freedom of religion and belief continues to be a priority for this Government. We are pleased that the Israeli Government, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Rivlin, have publicly highlighted their commitment to ensuring freedom of religion and belief in Israel.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2018-09-17T14:40:28.547Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-17T14:40:28.547Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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967507
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2018-09-04more like thismore than 2018-09-04
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 16 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Turkey: British Nationals Abroad more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 1 August (HL9596), whether ministers have discussed with their counterparts the conditions under which British nationals are held in Turkish jails; and whether any complaints have been raised by them over the way Turkish nationals in British jails have been treated in the last five years. more like this
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Lord Patten more like this
star this property uin HL9996 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-09-18more like thismore than 2018-09-18
star this property answer text <p>No Ministerial level discussions have taken place with their counterparts on the conditions of Turkish prisons where British nationals are held. As mentioned on 1 August, a detained British national can contact our Embassy with any concerns about prison conditions and impact on their welfare. Consular staff will then raise these concerns directly with the appropriate authorities. We are not aware of any complaints raised by the Turkish authorities in the past five years with regards to the treatment of Turkish nationals in British jails.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2018-09-18T15:08:22.577Zmore like thismore than 2018-09-18T15:08:22.577Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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1657637
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Prisoners on Remand more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what is the average time those who enter prison on remand to await trial and sentencing will spend in custody. more like this
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Lord Patten more like this
star this property uin HL9815 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-26more like thismore than 2023-09-26
star this property answer text <p>The methodology for calculating the amount of time spent on custodial remand is currently being reviewed and further clarification will be issued in due course.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bellamy more like this
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less than 2023-09-26T11:05:33.937Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-26T11:05:33.937Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Bellamy more like this
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1657636
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Police Custody: Travellers more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether those who identify as (1) Gypsy, (2) Roma, or (3) Traveller, in custody have any special needs recognised. more like this
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Lord Patten more like this
star this property uin HL9814 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-18more like thismore than 2023-09-18
star this property answer text <p>Data on people detained in police custody was published for the first time in November 2022, available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/police-powers-and-procedures-other-pace-powers-england-and-wales-year-ending-31-march-2022.</p><p>For the year ending March 2023 the Home Office collected ethnicity data from forces using the 2021 Census categories, which includes the ‘Gypsy and Irish traveller’ and ‘Roma’ groups.</p><p>In addition, for the year ending March 2022 data, information was published on the ethnicity of people detained in custody and separately on whether a person was considered vulnerable and whether an appropriate adult was called. As this was the first year the data was collected the statistics were still in development and therefore an ethnic breakdown of vulnerable adults in custody was not published. Home Office analysts will assess the quality of the data collected for the year ending March 2023 and depending on the outcome will publish this breakdown as part of the ‘Police Powers and Procedures: Other PACE bulletin’, which is scheduled for release in November/December 2023, as pre-announced on Gov.uk, here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/police-powers-and-procedures-other-pace-powers-england-and-wales-year-ending-march-2023<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fstatistics%2Fannouncements%2Fpolice-powers-and-procedures-other-pace-powers-england-and-wales-year-ending-march-2023&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ciestyn.Prosser%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C0cfed04e0d894482fd9708dbadf9f5fc%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638295061306984333%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2F5ytqqpS9vAypFVDOagEWhFScVLU35UR%2FLCJKmctJYw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">.</a></p><p>Police custody officers should carry out an assessment of the risk and vulnerability of everyone in custody, on an individual basis. This assessment should take into account the person’s behaviour, any signs of illness or injury, their communication, including information from all available sources and the circumstances and environment in which they were found.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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less than 2023-09-18T12:45:16.9Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-18T12:45:16.9Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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1657635
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Prison Advice and Care Trust more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the work conducted by the Prison Advice and Care Trust in England and Wales. more like this
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Lord Patten more like this
star this property uin HL9813 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-18more like thismore than 2023-09-18
star this property answer text <p>H.M. Prison &amp; Probation Service holds both contracts and grants with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact) for work they undertake in prisons in England and Wales. Whilst no formal assessment of the work completed by Pact has been undertaken, all contracts and grants are awarded following open and fair competition. Those tendering for contracts or applying for grants (including Pact) are thoroughly assessed against the published criteria including the completion of due diligence checks prior to the awarding of any contract or grant.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bellamy more like this
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less than 2023-09-18T16:34:36.063Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-18T16:34:36.063Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Bellamy more like this
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1657634
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Life Imprisonment more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the average time those currently serving mandatory life sentences will spend in prison. more like this
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Lord Patten more like this
star this property uin HL9812 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-18more like thismore than 2023-09-18
star this property answer text <p>Sentencing is entirely a matter for our independent judiciary. Release from mandatory life sentences is determined by the Parole Board, when the Board is satisfied that detaining the offender is no longer necessary for the protection of the public.</p><p> </p><p>While we do not have an estimate of the average time those <em>currently </em>in prison on mandatory life sentences will serve, we do publish average time served, based on release data, on an annual basis. Table below.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Mandatory life</p></td><td><p>Mean time served (years)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2002</p></td><td><p>14</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2003</p></td><td><p>15</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2004</p></td><td><p>14</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2005</p></td><td><p>14</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006</p></td><td><p>14</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015<sup>(1)</sup></p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>18</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>18</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>(1) Due to improvements in IT systems, the 2015 prison admissions data is now taken from a different source and, for statistical reporting purposes only, are produced using a different method. The 2015 figures from both the old and new systems have been presented to aid comparison.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Bellamy more like this
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less than 2023-09-18T15:13:04.747Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-18T15:13:04.747Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Bellamy more like this
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1657633
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Transport more like this
star this property hansard heading Railways: Ticket Offices more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to publish the results of the public consultations on proposals to close manned ticket offices at railway stations in England; and if not, why they do not plan to publish. more like this
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Lord Patten more like this
star this property uin HL9811 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-13more like thismore than 2023-09-13
star this property answer text <p>This is an industry led process where Train Operating Companies put forward proposals to close or change the opening hours of station ticket offices and launch passenger consultations. The independent passenger bodies, Transport Focus and London TravelWatch, are currently considering the consultation responses and will publish their response to each train operator’s proposals once the process has completed.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2023-09-13T15:27:24.497Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-13T15:27:24.497Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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1657632
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-09-04more like thismore than 2023-09-04
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property hansard heading Ground Water more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the adequacy of ground water levels to meet current needs in England; and whether such water levels have (1) decreased, or (2) increased, since 2000. more like this
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Lord Patten more like this
star this property uin HL9810 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-15more like thismore than 2023-09-15
star this property answer text <p>The Environment Agency monitors groundwater levels across the country at thousands of locations and uses groundwater models designed to manage water resources, balancing the needs of both abstractors and the environment. Groundwater models provide current and future trends of water availability and are used to inform Abstraction Licencing Strategies used for local water resource management. <br> <br> Over the past 20 years, groundwater levels in some areas have declined and in other areas increased. Over relatively short periods of time groundwater levels can vary significantly in response to environmental factors (particularly rainfall both in terms of overall quantity and timing) and due to changing abstraction pressures. It should be noted that groundwater levels in most locations were relatively high in the 2000s due to a period of high rainfall recharge which caused significant groundwater flooding in some areas and more recently have been relatively low due to prolonged dry weather. <br> <br> The Environment Agency’s assessment shows that since 2017 the number of groundwater bodies with sustainable abstraction has increased from 72% to 73%.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
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less than 2023-09-15T11:56:53.277Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-15T11:56:53.277Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
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