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star this property date less than 2019-02-07more like thismore than 2019-02-07
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Ministry of Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Legal Profession: Complaints more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many complaints were received by (a) his Department and (b) its approved regulators on the performance of (i) barristers and (ii) solicitors in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow West remove filter
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Gareth Thomas more like this
star this property uin 218147 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2019-02-14more like thisremove minimum value filter
star this property answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the legislative framework governing the regulation of legal services in England and Wales. The position is different in both Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The direct regulation of the legal profession is independent of Government and the Ministry of Justice does not directly handle complaints about barristers and solicitors. Complaints about barristers and solicitors are heard by either the Office for Legal Complaints, where it is a service complaint, or their respective regulator, in these cases the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board, where it is a matter of professional conduct.</p><p> </p><p>The Office for Legal Complaints, Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board publish the number of complaints they receive in their annual reports, which can be found on their websites as follows:</p><p> </p><p>OLC: <a href="https://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/raising-standards/data-and-decisions/" target="_blank">https://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/raising-standards/data-and-decisions/</a></p><p>SRA: <a href="https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/how-we-work/reports.page" target="_blank">https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/how-we-work/reports.page</a></p><p>BSB: <a href="https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/media-centre/publications/" target="_blank">https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/media-centre/publications/</a></p>
star this property answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
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less than 2019-02-14T17:47:42.383Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-14T17:47:42.383Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Gareth Thomas more like this
1056763
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-02-07more like thismore than 2019-02-07
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Ministry of Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Brexit more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many officials from his Department have been seconded from their primary role to make preparations for the UK leaving the EU without a deal; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow West remove filter
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Gareth Thomas more like this
star this property uin 218165 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-02-22more like thismore than 2019-02-22
star this property answer text <p>Delivering the deal negotiated with the EU remains the Government’s top priority. This has not changed.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Government must prepare for every eventuality, including a no deal scenario. As we approach 29 March, we have accelerated and intensified these preparations and at the same time, the Civil Service as a whole is working to ensure that EU Exit Implementation is carried out to high quality without impacting public service delivery across the whole of government.</p><p> </p><p>The approximate total number of people working on EU exit across the MoJ is 110. The MoJ EU exit programme includes work on both deal and no-deal scenarios in preparation for the UK exit from the EU.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
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less than 2019-02-22T14:33:33.637Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-22T14:33:33.637Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Gareth Thomas more like this
1059087
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star this property date less than 2019-02-11more like thismore than 2019-02-11
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Ministry of Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Brexit more like this
star this property house id 1 remove filter
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which EU agencies his Department plans to seek continued membership of after the UK has left the EU; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow West remove filter
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Gareth Thomas more like this
star this property uin 219261 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-02-15more like thismore than 2019-02-15
star this property answer text <p>During the Implementation Period, the terms of the UK’s participation in EU agencies and bodies will be as set out in Article 128 of the Withdrawal Agreement.</p><p> </p><p>Following our exit from the European Union, we are committed to maintaining a close and collaborative relationship with the EU. Our future partnership is a matter for the next phase of negotiations and we look forward to constructive discussions with the EU.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
star this property answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
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less than 2019-02-15T15:01:23.377Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-15T15:01:23.377Z
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star this property label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Gareth Thomas more like this
1131393
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star this property date less than 2019-06-11more like thismore than 2019-06-11
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Ministry of Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Empty Property more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will publish the name and location of the land and buildings owned by his Department that is (a) sitting empty and (b) in the process of being sold or disposed of; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow West remove filter
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Gareth Thomas more like this
star this property uin 263041 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-06-19more like thismore than 2019-06-19
star this property answer text <p>The UK Government is a significant landowner. The current Government Estate Strategy sets out the Government's vision to create an efficient, fit-for-purpose sustainable estate. As a Government we are delivering this vision, ensuring that the estate is fit for purpose, is frequently reviewed and aligned to the Estate Strategy, and is managed in an efficient and effective way.</p><p> </p><p>Land and empty buildings owned by the Ministry of Justice that are in the process of being disposed of are as follows:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="3"><p><strong>Land and empty buildings that is in the process of being disposed of</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Site name</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Location</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Current status</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Alton Magistrates ' Court</p></td><td><p>Hampshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Aylesbury New Crown Site (land)</p></td><td><p>Buckinghamshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Birmingham Masshouse (land)</p></td><td><p>Birmingham</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Birmingham Youth Court</p></td><td><p>Birmingham</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Chichester Combined Court</p></td><td><p>West Sussex</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Chichester Magistrates’ Court</p></td><td><p>West Sussex</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Chippenham Magistrates’ Court</p></td><td><p>Wiltshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ebbw Vale (land)</p></td><td><p>Blaenau Gwent</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Harlow Magistrates' Court</p></td><td><p>Essex</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Hartlepool Magistrates’ &amp; County Court</p></td><td><p>County Durham</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Runcorn (Halton) Magistrates' Court</p></td><td><p>Cheshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Scunthorpe Magistrates' and County Court</p></td><td><p>Lincolnshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Scunthorpe Magistrates' Court Offices</p></td><td><p>Lincolnshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sheffield Tribunal - East Parade</p></td><td><p>South Yorkshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sunderland County Court</p></td><td><p>Tyne and Wear</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Telford County Court</p></td><td><p>Shropshire</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Torquay - Riviera Way (land)</p></td><td><p>Devon</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Torquay Magistrates' Court</p></td><td><p>Devon</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Former HMP Reading</p></td><td><p>Berkshire</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Morton Hall, Ex Quarters Offices</p></td><td><p>Lincolnshire</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Former Haslar Immigration Removal Centre, Gosport</p></td><td><p>Hampshire</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Former Dover Immigration Removal Centre</p></td><td><p>Kent</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Former HMP Camp Hill</p></td><td><p>Isle of Wight</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Land at HMP Lindholme</p></td><td><p>South Yorkshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Land at HMP Littlehey</p></td><td><p>Cambridgeshire</p></td><td><p>In progress</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Former HMP Blantyre House</p></td><td><p>Kent</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Land at HMP Gartree</p></td><td><p>Leicestershire</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Probation property, Leek</p></td><td><p>Staffordshire</p></td><td><p>Preparing for disposal</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Note: 1. The prison, probation and court estates contain empty land and buildings which are currently retained for operational purposes.</p><p>2. Excludes properties that are in the process of being disposed of and in operational use.</p><p>3. Excludes two empty prison officers quarters, the details of which have been excluded for security reasons.</p>
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2019-06-19T15:48:37.077Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-19T15:48:37.077Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Gareth Thomas more like this
1133667
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star this property date less than 2019-06-20more like thismore than 2019-06-20
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Ministry of Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Prisoners' Release: Veterans more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to support offenders that are veterans of the armed forces (a) before and (b) after release from prison; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow West remove filter
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Gareth Thomas more like this
star this property uin 267162 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-06-27more like thismore than 2019-06-27
star this property answer text <p>HM Prison and Probation Service, or their contractors, provide a range of services to meet the needs of veterans in custody and in the community. The Military Covenant is actively supported by all organisations working within HMPPS.</p><p> </p><p>All offenders newly received into custody are screened at reception, those who declare their military past can access support from military charities who deliver services in the majority of prisons and work with Community Rehabilitation Companies. Staff will also encourage offenders to declare previous military service at any point during their sentence.</p><p> </p><p>Former service personnel benefit from the Veterans in Custody Scheme which aims to raise awareness of the help and support available to them and to their families whilst they serve their sentences and prepare for release.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Justice will continue to promote existing partnerships and look to develop new alliances with military charities and organisations who have the skills to work with former members of the Armed Forces in custody and upon release.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
star this property answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
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less than 2019-06-27T11:59:19.997Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-27T11:59:19.997Z
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star this property label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Gareth Thomas more like this
1136035
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star this property date less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
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Ministry of Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Credit Unions more like this
star this property house id 1 remove filter
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department offers employees a payroll deduction service to enable staff to join a credit union; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow West remove filter
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Gareth Thomas more like this
star this property uin 271348 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
star this property answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice does not offer the facility to allow staff to join a credit union through payroll deductions.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
star this property answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
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less than 2019-07-09T14:02:56.45Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T14:02:56.45Z
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star this property label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Gareth Thomas more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
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Ministry of Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Offenders: Veterans more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 27 June 2019 to Question 267162, whether he has made additional funding available to support new alliances with military charities to help offenders who are veterans of the armed forces. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow West remove filter
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Gareth Thomas more like this
star this property uin 273306 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
star this property answer text <p>The Government has committed £5.7 million to support programmes targeted at former service personnel in the criminal justice system.</p><p> </p><p>Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service advertise grant opportunities for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations for innovative projects and pilots, that reflect priorities of the agency. All grant funding to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, including those wishing to support former members of the Armed Forces, is competed openly and these opportunities are published on the Government contract finder website.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Justice is committed to ensuring that those who have served in the Armed Forces and who find themselves in the Criminal Justice System are able to access support in custody and the community</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
star this property answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
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less than 2019-07-09T14:07:31.777Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T14:07:31.777Z
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star this property label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Gareth Thomas more like this
1140581
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star this property date less than 2019-07-19more like thismore than 2019-07-19
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Ministry of Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Credit Unions more like this
star this property house id 1 remove filter
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 9 July 2019 to Question 271348, for what reasons his Department does not offer a payroll deduction service to enable employees to join a credit union; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow West remove filter
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Gareth Thomas more like this
star this property uin 279370 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-07-29more like thismore than 2019-07-29
star this property answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice does not have the facility to allow staff to join a credit union through payroll deductions. Staff can still make arrangements to contribute to a credit union via direct debit.</p><p> </p><p>Although the Ministry does not currently offer such facility, we continue to explore options to support staff with financial wellbeing.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Charnwood more like this
star this property answering member printed Edward Argar more like this
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less than 2019-07-29T14:46:41.437Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-29T14:46:41.437Z
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star this property label Biography information for Edward Argar more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Gareth Thomas more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-10-21more like thismore than 2019-10-21
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Ministry of Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Jainism and Zoroastrianism more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when representatives of the (a) Jain and (b) Zoroastrian community were invited to national events organised by his Department in each of the last two years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow West remove filter
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Gareth Thomas more like this
star this property uin 2654 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-29more like thismore than 2019-10-29
star this property answer text <p>The Jain and Zoroastrian communities of this country have made, and continue to make a positive contribution to life in the United Kingdom. The Government values this contribution enormously.</p><p>When hosting events related to faith and belief, we welcome those from all faith or beliefs or non-belief to participate, including those who identify as Jain and Zoroastrian. In the last two years these included:</p><p>- an annual Diwali celebration with involvement and engagement from Jain staff;</p><p>- Faith and Belief Forums hosted in 2018 which provided an opportunity for all staff to discuss what more can be done to improve the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) experience for all staff of faith/belief and non-faith/belief;</p><p>- panel discussions during National Inclusion Week 2018 and 2019 where support for people of faith was discussed alongside other protected characteristics; and</p><p>- events hosted by our various Faith Networks, which are open to all staff regardless of their faith or belief.</p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="12"><p>Representatives of the Jain and Zoroastrian faith groups, together with representatives from other faith traditions, were invited to meet Dr Jo Farrar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) on 14 October 2019 to discuss prison chaplaincy work and future meetings with them both are envisaged to discuss the needs for their particular faiths.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table>
star this property answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
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less than 2019-10-29T15:34:29.493Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-29T15:34:29.493Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Gareth Thomas more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
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Ministry of Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Justice more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Probate: Greater London more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many complaints his Department has received on the effectiveness of the London Probate Office in each of the last five years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Harrow West remove filter
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Gareth Thomas more like this
star this property uin 6598 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-30more like thismore than 2020-01-30
star this property answer text <p>In each of the last 5 years London Probate Office has received the following number of complaints about its effectiveness:</p><p>2019 – 106</p><p>2018 – 24</p><p>2017 – 9</p><p>2016 – 10</p><p>2015 – 14</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Croydon South more like this
star this property answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
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less than 2020-01-30T16:13:13.84Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-30T16:13:13.84Z
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star this property label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Gareth Thomas more like this