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star this property answer date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
star this property date less than 2019-07-25more like thismore than 2019-07-25
star this property date tabled less than 2019-07-25more like thismore than 2019-07-25
star this property ddp created less than 2019-07-25T17:22:28.847Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-25T17:22:28.847Z
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property question status Tabled more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
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less than 2019-07-25T17:31:54.696Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-25T17:31:54.696Z
less than 2019-09-05T16:53:03.982Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-05T16:53:03.982Z
unstar this property hansard heading Youth Offending Teams: EEA Nationals more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property identifier 282337 more like this
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star this property parliament number 57 more like this
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less than 2019-09-05T16:21:53.75Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-05T16:21:53.75Z
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many children that are EEA nationals receive services from youth offending teams. more like this
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2017/19 more like this
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star this property tabling member constituency Stretford and Urmston more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Kate Green more like this
star this property title House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 282337 more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin 282337 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property answer text <p>This information is not held by MoJ or the Youth Justice Board. Although local level Youth Offending Services have the ability to collect data on children’s nationality using their case management systems, it is unknown how many actually do record this information because the Youth Justice Board do not collate data on nationality centrally. This is done to reduce the data reporting burden on frontline services.</p> more like this
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less than 2019-09-05T16:21:53.75Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-05T16:21:53.75Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kate Green more like this
star this property publisher 25259
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4120
unstar this property label Biography information for Kate Green more like this
1142203
star this property human indexable true more like this
star this property published true more like this
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star this property answer date less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
star this property date less than 2019-07-25more like thismore than 2019-07-25
star this property date tabled less than 2019-07-25more like thismore than 2019-07-25
star this property ddp created less than 2019-07-25T17:22:32.297Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-25T17:22:32.297Z
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property question status Tabled more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
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less than 2019-07-31T15:25:15.345Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-31T15:25:15.345Z
less than 2019-09-05T16:57:03.880Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-05T16:57:03.880Z
unstar this property hansard heading Young Offenders: EEA Nationals more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property identifier 282338 more like this
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25259
star this property parliament number 57 more like this
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less than 2019-09-05T16:25:18.73Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-05T16:25:18.73Z
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Justice, what processes his Department has put in place to ensure that children that are EEA nationals who come into contact with the criminal justice system can be identified for the purposes of providing advice and support. more like this
star this property session
2017/19 more like this
star this property session number 1 more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Stretford and Urmston more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Kate Green more like this
star this property title House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 282338 more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin 282338 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property answer text <p>Youth Offending Services (YOS) were established in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, which introduced a statutory duty for all local authorities to establish a multi-agency team, with members from police, social services, probation and education, to deliver youth justice services. YOS have a statutory duty to:</p><ul><ul><li>provide appropriate adults for children detained or being interviewed at the police station and provide support for children on bail;</li><li>help young people and their families through court proceedings;</li><li>write pre-sentence reports for the courts advising on appropriate interventions;</li><li>supervise young people serving a community sentence;</li><li>stay in touch with a young person if they’re sentenced to custody; and</li><li>assist in the child’s resettlement post-custody.</li></ul></ul><p>All children who come into contact with the YOS (including EEA nationals) will have their individual circumstances and needs assessed and will receive interventions and support accordingly.</p>
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less than 2019-09-05T16:25:18.73Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-05T16:25:18.73Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kate Green more like this
star this property publisher 25259
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4120
unstar this property label Biography information for Kate Green more like this
1143549
star this property human indexable true more like this
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star this property answer date less than 2019-09-05more like thismore than 2019-09-05
star this property date less than 2019-09-02more like thismore than 2019-09-02
star this property date tabled less than 2019-09-02more like thismore than 2019-09-02
star this property ddp created less than 2019-09-02T18:47:03.243Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-02T18:47:03.243Z
star this property answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property question status Tabled more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
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less than 2019-09-02T18:57:10.831Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-02T18:57:10.831Z
less than 2019-09-05T16:24:05.023Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-05T16:24:05.023Z
unstar this property hansard heading Repossession Orders more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property identifier 284958 more like this
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star this property parliament number 57 more like this
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less than 2019-09-05T15:52:10.75Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-05T15:52:10.75Z
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to her Department's publication, Mortgage and landlord possession statistics in England and Wales, April to June 2019 (provisional), published on 8 August 2019, which large mortgage provider has driven up the number of home repossessions to their highest level since 2014. more like this
star this property session
2017/19 more like this
star this property session number 1 more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Thirsk and Malton more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Kevin Hollinrake more like this
star this property title House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 284958 more like this
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WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
star this property uin 284958 more like this
star this property version 1 more like this
star this property written parliamentary question type NamedDay more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
unstar this property answer text <p>The organisation was required to provide its details to enable the court to process its possession claims. It would be inappropriate to release such information where it would be likely to prejudice an organisation’s commercial interests.</p> more like this
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less than 2019-09-05T15:52:10.75Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-05T15:52:10.75Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake more like this
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1143549
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star this property tabling member 4474
1170742
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star this property answer date less than 2020-01-16more like thismore than 2020-01-16
star this property date less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
star this property date tabled less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
star this property ddp created less than 2020-01-14T20:02:08.750Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-14T20:02:08.750Z
star this property answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property question status Tabled more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
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less than 2020-01-14T20:12:12.920Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-14T20:12:12.920Z
less than 2020-01-21T15:16:03.717Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-21T15:16:03.717Z
unstar this property hansard heading Family Proceedings more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property identifier 3160 more like this
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25259
star this property parliament number 58 more like this
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less than 2020-01-21T14:44:25.747Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-21T14:44:25.747Z
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans he has to reduce the demand on the family courts by diverting private law cases from court where it is safe to do so. more like this
star this property session
2019/20 more like this
star this property session number 1 more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Eddisbury more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Edward Timpson more like this
star this property title House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 3160 more like this
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star this property uin 3160 more like this
star this property version 1 more like this
star this property written parliamentary question type Ordinary more like this
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unstar this property answer text <p>It can be a difficult time when parents decide to separate but it is important that they are supported to make child-focused decisions in a way that minimise conflict and, importantly, are in the best interest of the child.</p><p> </p><p>The Government believes that, in cases where is it safe and appropriate, there are a range of services, such as mediation or other forms of non-court dispute resolution, that can provide parents with a constructive and less adversarial alternative to court proceedings.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to consider options to enable parents to receive the services that are right for them and raise awareness of alternatives to court.</p> more like this
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less than 2020-01-21T14:44:25.747Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-21T14:44:25.747Z
star this property creator
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star this property label Biography information for Edward Timpson more like this
star this property publisher 25259
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unstar this property label Biography information for Edward Timpson more like this
1171410
star this property human indexable true more like this
star this property published true more like this
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star this property answer date less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
star this property date less than 2020-01-16more like thismore than 2020-01-16
star this property date tabled less than 2020-01-16more like thismore than 2020-01-16
star this property ddp created less than 2020-01-16T18:46:51.463Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-16T18:46:51.463Z
star this property answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
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star this property answering dept id 54 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
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less than 2020-01-16T18:58:23.755Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-16T18:58:23.755Z
less than 2020-01-23T17:52:02.161Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-23T17:52:02.161Z
unstar this property hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Climate Change more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property identifier 4454 more like this
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star this property parliament number 58 more like this
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less than 2020-01-23T17:20:55.81Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-23T17:20:55.81Z
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effect of climate change on the work of his Department; and what steps he is taking in response to that effect. more like this
star this property session
2019/20 more like this
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star this property tabling member constituency Bristol North West more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Darren Jones more like this
star this property title House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 4454 more like this
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star this property uin 4454 more like this
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unstar this property answer text <p>Achieving net zero is a priority for the whole of government, which is why the Prime Minister is chairing a new Cabinet Committee on Climate Change to drive action across all sectors of the economy and demonstrate the UK’s global leadership as we prepare to host the crucial COP26 talks in Glasgow in November.</p><p>The Ministry of Justice takes climate change very seriously and is committed to tackling the impact of this on its operations by collaborating across government to adapt and be resilient to the inevitable effects of climate change on its work.</p><p>As the second largest central government contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, we are very clear that reducing our emissions is a key priority. We have already reduced our emissions by 38% since 2009/10 and reduced our energy bill by £12m/year since 2014-15, enabling more funding for frontline services. The department is also currently discussing a new emissions reduction target for 2020 to 2025 with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.</p><p>The Ministry of Justice is developing its Climate Change Adaptation Strategy to prepare for the risks associated with, and impacts, of climate change on our estate, people, and operations.</p>
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less than 2020-01-23T17:20:55.81Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-23T17:20:55.81Z
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star this property label Biography information for Darren Jones more like this
star this property publisher 25259
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unstar this property label Biography information for Darren Jones more like this
1195668
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star this property answer date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
star this property date less than 2020-05-13more like thismore than 2020-05-13
star this property date tabled less than 2020-05-13more like thismore than 2020-05-13
star this property ddp created less than 2020-05-13T18:51:47.327Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-13T18:51:47.327Z
star this property answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
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star this property answering dept id 54 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
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less than 2020-05-13T19:15:45.191Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-13T19:15:45.191Z
less than 2020-05-22T14:40:11.747Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T14:40:11.747Z
unstar this property hansard heading Legal Aid Scheme: Domestic Abuse more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property identifier 46627 more like this
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25259
star this property parliament number 58 more like this
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less than 2020-05-22T14:08:38.587Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T14:08:38.587Z
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of legal aid provision for victims of domestic abuse during the covid-19 lockdown. more like this
star this property session
2019/21 more like this
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star this property tabling member constituency Kingston upon Hull East more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Karl Turner more like this
star this property title House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 46627 more like this
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star this property uin 46627 more like this
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unstar this property answer text <p>Victims of domestic abuse must have access to the help they need - including legal aid, which is subject to a means and merits test. We are working closely with practitioners to understand the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on victims and this week the Government announced funding of £800,000 for a helpline and email service to assist unrepresented victims applying for an emergency protective order from the courts.</p><p> </p><p>The Legal Aid Agency is exercising flexibility with regard to the evidential requirements in relation to the means test to mitigate the effects caused by lockdown measures. This includes suspending the time limits by which applicants are expected to submit the substantive legal aid application with supporting means evidence (such as bank statements) and allowing practitioners to submit applications with electronic signatures from the client.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise that victims of domestic abuse may need legal aid quickly in emergency situations, so there is already an eligibility cap waiver in place, which means that an applicant for a protective injunction may be eligible for legal aid even if they have income or capital above the thresholds in the means test, though they may have to pay a financial contribution towards their legal costs. We are currently conducting a review of the means test, as part of which we are considering the experiences of particular groups of legal aid applicants – including victims of domestic abuse.</p>
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less than 2020-05-22T14:08:38.587Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T14:08:38.587Z
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star this property label Biography information for Karl Turner more like this
star this property publisher 25259
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unstar this property label Biography information for Karl Turner more like this
1195673
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star this property answer date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
star this property date less than 2020-05-13more like thismore than 2020-05-13
star this property date tabled less than 2020-05-13more like thismore than 2020-05-13
star this property ddp created less than 2020-05-13T18:52:02.847Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-13T18:52:02.847Z
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property question status Tabled more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
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less than 2020-05-13T19:15:56.332Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-13T19:15:56.332Z
less than 2020-05-22T14:40:10.356Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T14:40:10.356Z
unstar this property hansard heading Legal Aid Scheme: Domestic Abuse more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property identifier 46628 more like this
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25259
star this property parliament number 58 more like this
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less than 2020-05-22T14:08:38.633Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T14:08:38.633Z
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she has taken to provide non means-tested legal aid for victims of domestic abuse during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property session
2019/21 more like this
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star this property tabling member constituency Kingston upon Hull East more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Karl Turner more like this
star this property title House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 46628 more like this
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star this property uin 46628 more like this
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unstar this property answer text <p>Victims of domestic abuse must have access to the help they need - including legal aid, which is subject to a means and merits test. We are working closely with practitioners to understand the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on victims and this week the Government announced funding of £800,000 for a helpline and email service to assist unrepresented victims applying for an emergency protective order from the courts.</p><p> </p><p>The Legal Aid Agency is exercising flexibility with regard to the evidential requirements in relation to the means test to mitigate the effects caused by lockdown measures. This includes suspending the time limits by which applicants are expected to submit the substantive legal aid application with supporting means evidence (such as bank statements) and allowing practitioners to submit applications with electronic signatures from the client.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise that victims of domestic abuse may need legal aid quickly in emergency situations, so there is already an eligibility cap waiver in place, which means that an applicant for a protective injunction may be eligible for legal aid even if they have income or capital above the thresholds in the means test, though they may have to pay a financial contribution towards their legal costs. We are currently conducting a review of the means test, as part of which we are considering the experiences of particular groups of legal aid applicants – including victims of domestic abuse.</p>
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less than 2020-05-22T14:08:38.633Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T14:08:38.633Z
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star this property label Biography information for Karl Turner more like this
star this property publisher 25259
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4030
unstar this property label Biography information for Karl Turner more like this
1195678
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star this property answer date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
star this property date less than 2020-05-13more like thismore than 2020-05-13
star this property date tabled less than 2020-05-13more like thismore than 2020-05-13
star this property ddp created less than 2020-05-13T18:52:18.930Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-13T18:52:18.930Z
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Ministry of Justice more like this
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star this property answering dept id 54 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
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less than 2020-05-13T19:16:09.228Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-13T19:16:09.228Z
less than 2020-05-22T14:41:10.990Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T14:41:10.990Z
unstar this property hansard heading Legal Aid Scheme more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property identifier 46629 more like this
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25259
star this property parliament number 58 more like this
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less than 2020-05-22T14:10:35.63Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T14:10:35.63Z
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to expedite claims made to the Legal Aid Agency by civil legal aid practitioners. more like this
star this property session
2019/21 more like this
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star this property tabling member constituency Kingston upon Hull East more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Karl Turner more like this
star this property title House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 46629 more like this
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star this property uin 46629 more like this
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unstar this property answer text <p>The LAA is working to ensure it can continue to support the legal support sector, helping them maintain access to justice to their vulnerable clients. Details of what financial relief may be available for practitioners facing cashflow problems can be viewed at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/financial-relief-for-legal-aid-practitioners" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/financial-relief-for-legal-aid-practitioners</a>.</p><p>Timescales for the payments of civil bills are published at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/civil-processing-dates" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/civil-processing-dates</a>, and claims are currently being considered within three working days of being received. Providers may request payment ‘on account’ where necessary, subject to any applicable conditions set out in the relevant contract/regulations, to put them in funds while the billing assessment process is completed.</p><p>The LAA continues to review what more might be done to ease both immediate liquidity concerns, and also to consider the potential impacts of any future losses of income on providers.</p>
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less than 2020-05-22T14:10:35.63Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T14:10:35.63Z
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star this property label Biography information for Karl Turner more like this
star this property publisher 25259
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4030
unstar this property label Biography information for Karl Turner more like this
1195684
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star this property answer date less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
star this property date less than 2020-05-13more like thismore than 2020-05-13
star this property date tabled less than 2020-05-13more like thismore than 2020-05-13
star this property ddp created less than 2020-05-13T18:52:37.400Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-13T18:52:37.400Z
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Ministry of Justice more like this
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star this property answering dept id 54 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
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less than 2020-05-13T19:16:22.735Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-13T19:16:22.735Z
less than 2020-05-22T14:40:08.794Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T14:40:08.794Z
unstar this property hansard heading Legal Aid Scheme: Domestic Abuse more like this
unstar this property house id 1 more like this
star this property identifier 46630 more like this
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25259
star this property parliament number 58 more like this
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less than 2020-05-22T14:08:38.68Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T14:08:38.68Z
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he had made of the effect of means testing for legal aid on victims of domestic abuse. more like this
star this property session
2019/21 more like this
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star this property tabling member constituency Kingston upon Hull East more like this
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Karl Turner more like this
star this property title House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 46630 more like this
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star this property uin 46630 more like this
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unstar this property answer text <p>Victims of domestic abuse must have access to the help they need - including legal aid, which is subject to a means and merits test. We are working closely with practitioners to understand the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on victims and this week the Government announced funding of £800,000 for a helpline and email service to assist unrepresented victims applying for an emergency protective order from the courts.</p><p> </p><p>The Legal Aid Agency is exercising flexibility with regard to the evidential requirements in relation to the means test to mitigate the effects caused by lockdown measures. This includes suspending the time limits by which applicants are expected to submit the substantive legal aid application with supporting means evidence (such as bank statements) and allowing practitioners to submit applications with electronic signatures from the client.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise that victims of domestic abuse may need legal aid quickly in emergency situations, so there is already an eligibility cap waiver in place, which means that an applicant for a protective injunction may be eligible for legal aid even if they have income or capital above the thresholds in the means test, though they may have to pay a financial contribution towards their legal costs. We are currently conducting a review of the means test, as part of which we are considering the experiences of particular groups of legal aid applicants – including victims of domestic abuse.</p>
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unstar this property hansard heading Legal Aid Scheme more like this
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less than 2020-05-26T15:11:17.073Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-26T15:11:17.073Z
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of suspending claim frequency limits for civil legal aid practitioners. more like this
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2019/21 more like this
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Karl Turner more like this
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unstar this property answer text <p>We have already taken steps to provide emergency support for work completed on paper-based certificates, with contingency measures temporarily in place for payments on account. These special payments on account will not be subject to payment at 75%, nor will they be restricted to two claims in 12 months. Further guidance on these arrangements can be found at <a href="https://ccmstraining.justice.gov.uk/training-resources/billing-contingency-measures" target="_blank">https://ccmstraining.justice.gov.uk/training-resources/billing-contingency-measures</a>.</p><p> </p><p>For non-paper-based certificates, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) are reviewing the two claims limit as a matter of urgency.</p><p> </p><p>The LAA is working to ensure it can continue to support the legal aid sector, helping them maintain access to justice for their clients at this time. The LAA has published guidance on the support available to the legal sector including claiming a payment on account, to provide financial assistance for costs incurred by practitioners over the course of a legal aid certificate. This guidance can be viewed at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/financial-relief-for-legal-aid-practitioners" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/financial-relief-for-legal-aid-practitioners</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Timescales for the payments of civil bills are published at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/civil-processing-dates, and claims are currently being considered within three working days of being received.</p><p> </p><p>The MoJ and LAA continue to review the impact of covid-19 on legal aid practitioners, and ensure that the most vulnerable in society are provided with the representation they need.</p>
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