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1083623

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Ministry of Justice: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the guidance entitled Procurement policy note 03/14: promoting tax compliance, how many suppliers were allocated contracts by his Department as a result of complying with (a) one and (b) more than one of the mitigating circumstances after failing the tax compliance questions.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford East
	tabling member printed	Anneliese Dodds
	uin	229775
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2019 answer text <p>The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 12/03/2019 17:32:11 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	tabling member	4657 label Biography information for Anneliese Dodds

1083560

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Young Offenders: Restraint Techniques
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the highest level of Minimising and Managing Physical Restraint (MMPR) technique, low, medium, high or pain-inducing, was for each MMPR use of force incident during the escort of detained children to and from (a) young offender institutions, (b) secure training centres and (c) secure children’s homes in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	South Shields
	tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
	uin	229735
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2019 answer text <p>We do not hold the data as requested. Minimising and Managing Physical Restraint (MMPR) has been specifically developed for use by staff working with young people in custody. It was introduced in May 2016 and provides a greater emphasis on managing challenging behaviour without resorting to restraint and also stresses the importance of accurate reporting to enable the ongoing analysis of its effectiveness. It also includes restraint techniques which have, for the first time, been assessed by an independent panel of medical and behaviour management experts (the Restraint Advisory Board).</p><p>I have, however, provided below a table which sets out incidents requiring restraint techniques for escorts to and from Secure Training Centres (STCs), Secure Children’s Homes (SCHs) and Young Offender Institutions (YOIs) from 2016 to 2018</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>SCH and STC [1]</p></td><td><p>YOIs [2]</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>Not held</p></td><td><p>85</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>Not held</p></td><td><p>105</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>Jan to Jun = Not held Jul to Dec = 6</p></td><td><p>112</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>19</p></td><td><p>131</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>126</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>More specific data in relation to the level of restraint used on children during journeys to and from STCs and SCHs is not held or collected. However, such scenarios are rare with only 12 incidents taking place in 2018. HMPPS review each of these incidents individually, considering any incident forms and in-vehicle CCTV footage to consider whether any lessons can be learned.</p><p> </p><p>The safety and welfare of young people held in custody is our highest priority. Restraint is only ever used as a last resort, where there is a risk of harm, and no other form of intervention is possible or appropriate. Every incident of restraint is reviewed by the establishment, this includes looking at whether any lessons can be learned for the future.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, Charlie Taylor has been asked to review the Department’s policy on the use of pain-inducing techniques in the restraint of young people in the secure estate, including when they are under escort, to ensure that our approach remains appropriate for the youth estate and in line with the latest research. He is due to report back to Ministers with his findings in Summer.</p><p>[1] <em>Data for Use of Force on journeys to and from STCs and SCHs broken down by sector is not collected or held. Data on Use of Force in escort journeys to and from STCs and SCHs broken down between MMPR and non-MMPR techniques is not collected or held.</em></p><p>[2] <em>MMPR does not currently apply to YOI journeys</em></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar grouped question UIN 229734 question first answered 12/03/2019 17:47:56 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

1083701

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Sexual Offences: Children and Vulnerable Adults
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to dispel rape myths and stereotypes from juries in line with the commitment in the Sexual Violence against Children and Vulnerable People National Group Progress Report and Action Plan 2015.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Ann Coffey
	uin	229644
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2019 answer text <p>We want rape victims to have the confidence to report these crimes, knowing they will get the support they need through the system and that everything will be done to bring offenders to justice.</p><p> </p><p>The CPS have almost doubled the number of specialist prosecutors in their dedicated Rape and Serious Sexual Offence Units, enhanced training and improved the support they offer victims through criminal proceedings. Specialist prosecutors are trained to deal with the challenges involved in prosecuting these offences, including the impact of issues of consent and of rape myths and stereotypes.</p><p> </p><p>The Senior Judiciary recognise that rape myths could have an impact on the trial of sex offences. The 2018 Crown Court Compendium builds on previous guidance which gives judges a model practice direction for the purpose of warning the jury of the risks of stereotyping alleged victims of sexual offences. It gives more examples of possible directions, and lists situations where jury directions may be needed.</p><p> </p><p>Given the potential impact on trial fairness, the judiciary rightly maintain that any course of further action in this area should be well considered and informed by empirical evidence. The President of the Queen’s Bench Division has, therefore, commissioned empirical research with juries which will help inform future support, guidance and training needs on myths and stereotypes.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 14/03/2019 17:36:54 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	tabling member	458 label Biography information for Ann Coffey

1083702

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Witnesses: Children
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken (a) to monitor and (b) improve compliance with the Under 10s Protocol since it was reissued.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Ann Coffey
	uin	229645
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2019 answer text <p>This Government is committed to ensuring that very young witnesses receive the support they need through the criminal justice system in an adequate and timely manner. We reviewed the Protocol in 2018 in conjunction with the CPS, HMCTS, Police and Judiciary. Following its publication, briefings and updated training materials have been issued to practitioners and users to ensure the process from first report of a crime to the charging decision and case coming to court for young witnesses under 10 years old is expediated. We expect the relevant agencies to review compliance of the Protocol.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 14/03/2019 17:40:22 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	tabling member	458 label Biography information for Ann Coffey

1083615

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Young Offenders: Restraint Techniques
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many warning signs and injuries occurred during the restraint of detained children being escorted to and from (a) young offender institutions, (b) secure training centres and (c) secure children’s homes in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	South Shields
	tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
	uin	229771
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2019 answer text <p>Information in relation to complaints on the Use of Force by custody escort staff for young people escorted to and from Young Offender Institutions (YOIs) is not held or collected.</p><p> </p><p>Since July 2016, there have been no complaints on the Use of Force by custody escort staff for young people escorted to and from Secure Training Centres (STCs) and Secure Children’s Homes (SCHs). Prior to July 2016, whilst complaints from young people escorted to and from STCs and SCHs were recorded, the data was not broken down to indicate whether such complaints were specifically in relation to Use of Force.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar grouped question UIN 229737 question first answered 12/03/2019 17:34:26 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

1083559

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Young Offenders: Restraint Techniques
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many use of force incidents occurred during the escorting of detained children to and from (a) young offender institutions, (b) secure training centres and (c) secure children’s homes in each of the last five years; and what proportion of these involved the use of (i) Minimising and Managing Physical Restraint (MMPR) and (ii) non-MMPR techniques.
	tabling member constituency	South Shields
	tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
	uin	229734
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2019 answer text <p>We do not hold the data as requested. Minimising and Managing Physical Restraint (MMPR) has been specifically developed for use by staff working with young people in custody. It was introduced in May 2016 and provides a greater emphasis on managing challenging behaviour without resorting to restraint and also stresses the importance of accurate reporting to enable the ongoing analysis of its effectiveness. It also includes restraint techniques which have, for the first time, been assessed by an independent panel of medical and behaviour management experts (the Restraint Advisory Board).</p><p>I have, however, provided below a table which sets out incidents requiring restraint techniques for escorts to and from Secure Training Centres (STCs), Secure Children’s Homes (SCHs) and Young Offender Institutions (YOIs) from 2016 to 2018</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>SCH and STC [1]</p></td><td><p>YOIs [2]</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>Not held</p></td><td><p>85</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>Not held</p></td><td><p>105</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>Jan to Jun = Not held Jul to Dec = 6</p></td><td><p>112</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>19</p></td><td><p>131</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>126</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>More specific data in relation to the level of restraint used on children during journeys to and from STCs and SCHs is not held or collected. However, such scenarios are rare with only 12 incidents taking place in 2018. HMPPS review each of these incidents individually, considering any incident forms and in-vehicle CCTV footage to consider whether any lessons can be learned.</p><p> </p><p>The safety and welfare of young people held in custody is our highest priority. Restraint is only ever used as a last resort, where there is a risk of harm, and no other form of intervention is possible or appropriate. Every incident of restraint is reviewed by the establishment, this includes looking at whether any lessons can be learned for the future.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, Charlie Taylor has been asked to review the Department’s policy on the use of pain-inducing techniques in the restraint of young people in the secure estate, including when they are under escort, to ensure that our approach remains appropriate for the youth estate and in line with the latest research. He is due to report back to Ministers with his findings in Summer.</p><p>[1] <em>Data for Use of Force on journeys to and from STCs and SCHs broken down by sector is not collected or held. Data on Use of Force in escort journeys to and from STCs and SCHs broken down between MMPR and non-MMPR techniques is not collected or held.</em></p><p>[2] <em>MMPR does not currently apply to YOI journeys</em></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar grouped question UIN 229735 question first answered 12/03/2019 17:47:56 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

1083585

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Ministry of Justice: Public Consultation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many consultations by his Department (a) are open, (b) are closed awaiting a Government response and (c) have been initiated since 2016.
	tabling member constituency	Bootle
	tabling member printed	Peter Dowd
	uin	229754
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice does not have any consultations currently open. We have 19 consultations and calls for evidence closed and awaiting a Government response. In total, we have initiated 55 consultations and calls for evidence since 1 January 2016, including those undertaken in partnership with other Government Departments.</p><p> </p><p>These figures include consultations and calls for evidence from the Ministry of Justice and our agencies, but do not include those initiated by independent bodies such as the Law Commission or the Sentencing Council.</p><p> </p><p>All Ministry of Justice consultations and calls for evidence are available on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications?keywords=&amp;taxons%5B%5D=all&amp;subtaxons%5B%5D=all&amp;publication_filter_option=consultations&amp;departments%5B%5D=ministry-of-justice&amp;official_document_status=all&amp;world_locations%5B%5D=all&amp;from_date=&amp;to_date=" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a> and the online consultation platform, <a href="https://consult.justice.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Citizen Space</a>.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 12/03/2019 17:33:14 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	tabling member	4397 label Biography information for Peter Dowd

1083562

	registered interest
	date	07/03/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Young Offenders: Restraint Techniques
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many complaints on the use of force by custody escort staff have been made by, or on behalf of, detained children escorted to and from (a) young offender institutions, (b) secure training centres and (c) secure children’s homes in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	South Shields
	tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
	uin	229737
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2019 answer text <p>Information in relation to complaints on the Use of Force by custody escort staff for young people escorted to and from Young Offender Institutions (YOIs) is not held or collected.</p><p> </p><p>Since July 2016, there have been no complaints on the Use of Force by custody escort staff for young people escorted to and from Secure Training Centres (STCs) and Secure Children’s Homes (SCHs). Prior to July 2016, whilst complaints from young people escorted to and from STCs and SCHs were recorded, the data was not broken down to indicate whether such complaints were specifically in relation to Use of Force.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar grouped question UIN 229771 question first answered 12/03/2019 17:34:26 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck