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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2015-07-06
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Crown Prosecution Service more like this
unstar 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 Attorney General, if he will review the position of the incumbent Director of Public Prosecutions in view of the recent decision to charge Lord Janner. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Rochdale more like this
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Simon Danczuk more like this
star this property uin 5644 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction true more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-07-09more like thismore than 2015-07-09
star this property answer text <p><ins class="ministerial">Decisions on whether or not to bring criminal charges are taken by prosecutors who are independent from government and independent from Parliament. I am confident of the independence and the integrity of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Alison Saunders, in making the difficult judgements the job of a prosecutor involves.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Victims’ Right to Review, which Alison Saunders helped to bring in, allows any victim of crime who is dissatisfied with a decision taken by a prosecutor not to proceed with their case to ask for the decision to be reviewed. This review has operated as it was designed to in the case of Greville Janner.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">We are world leaders in offering that safeguard for victims and since Alison Saunders has been DPP, the CPS has prosecuted and convicted more child sex offenders than ever before.</ins></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">In the year to 31<sup>st </sup>December 2014, the Law Officers personally considered 469 cases and referred 128 offenders to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient sentence scheme. Leave was granted by the Court in 95% of cases which included some of the most serious violent and sexual offences, including murder, rape and sexual assault.</del></p><p><br /><del class="ministerial">The Attorney General’s Office publishes statistics for unduly lenient sentences at the end of the calendar year. This is to ensure that the figures are released in a consistent format and are accurate and quality assured. Unduly lenient sentences statistics for 2013 and 2014 are published on the Attorney General’s Office website - <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/attorney-generals-office" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/organisations/attorney-generals-office</a>. </del></p>
star this property answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam more like this
star this property answering member printed Jeremy Wright more like this
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less than 2015-07-09T12:58:22.593Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-09T12:58:22.593Z
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less than 2015-07-09T13:24:23.12Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-09T13:24:23.12Z
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1560
star this property label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright more like this
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13176
star this property answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam more like this
star this property answering member printed Jeremy Wright more like this
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1560
star this property label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright more like this
star this property tabling member
4059
unstar this property label Biography information for Simon Danczuk more like this
101614
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2014-10-29more like thismore than 2014-10-29
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Prosecutions more like this
unstar this property house id 1 remove filter
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Attorney General, for which offences the Crown Prosecution Service routinely monitors the number and proportion of cases that fail because of victim issues. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
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Emily Thornberry more like this
star this property uin 212435 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 2014-11-19more like thismore than 2014-11-19
star this property answer text <p>The CPS defendant case outcome records include an allocation of a reason for each unsuccessful outcome, including the number which did not proceed because of victim issues. These records are centrally collated under the following twelve Principal Offence Categories.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Homicide</p><p> </p><p>Offences against the person</p><p> </p><p>Sexual offences</p><p> </p><p>Burglary</p><p> </p><p>Robbery</p><p> </p><p>Theft and handling</p><p> </p><p>Fraud and forgery</p><p> </p><p>Criminal damage</p><p> </p><p>Drugs offences</p><p> </p><p>Public order offences</p><p> </p><p>Motoring offences</p><p> </p><p>All other offences</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2014-11-19T12:38:15.123Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-19T12:38:15.123Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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1536
unstar this property label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
147411
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2014-11-10more like thismore than 2014-11-10
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Sentencing: Appeals more like this
unstar this property house id 1 remove filter
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Attorney General, what the offence committed was in each case in which the sentence was considered to be unduly lenient but not altered by the Court of Appeal in the last five years; and what the reason for not increasing the sentence was in each case. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Shipley more like this
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Philip Davies more like this
star this property uin 213917 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 2014-11-19more like thismore than 2014-11-19
star this property answer text <p>The information requested is detailed below.</p><p> </p><p>2010</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Offence</p></td><td><p>Reason for not altering sentence</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Conspiracy to supply controlled drug of Class B</p></td><td><p>Double jeopardy significant; not in the interests of justice.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Wounding with intent</p></td><td><p>Substantial lapse of time since the offence was committed; Young age of the offender.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Conspiracy to traffic persons for the purpose of sexual exploitation</p></td><td><p>Offender’s poor mental health</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Grievous bodily harm with intent</p></td><td><p>Double jeopardy significant; not in the interests of justice.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Grievous bodily harm with intent</p></td><td><p>Double jeopardy significant; not in the interests of justice</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2011</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Offence</p></td><td><p>Reason for not altering sentence</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>robbery</p></td><td><p>Fully complying with the terms of the suspended sentence order - not in the interests of justice.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Wounding with intent</p></td><td><p>Compassionate grounds; offender's brother had very recently committed suicide.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sexual assault</p></td><td><p>Double jeopardy significant; not in the interests of justice</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2012</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Offence</p></td><td><p>Reason for not altering sentence</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cheating the Public Revenue</p></td><td><p>Offender’s poor health</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Grievous bodily harm with intent</p></td><td><p>Compassionate grounds; fully complying with the terms of the suspended sentence order – not in the interests of justice.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Producing a class B drug; possession with intent to supply a class B drug x 3; possession with intent to supply a class C drug; possession of a class C drug.</p></td><td><p>Fully complying with the terms of the suspended sentence order; exemplary character – not in the interests of justice.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2013</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Offence</p></td><td><p>Reason for not altering sentence</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Burglary</p></td><td><p>Fully complying with the terms of the suspended sentence order – not in the interests of justice.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Conspiracy to defraud</p></td><td><p>Double jeopardy significant; good progress made during detention in a Young Offenders’ Institute – not in the interests of justice.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2014</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Offence</p></td><td><p>Reason for not altering sentence</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Conspiracy to defraud</p></td><td><p>Double jeopardy significant; offender’s mental health</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Arson</p></td><td><p>Fully complying with the terms of the suspended sentence order; offender in the early stages of pregnancy – not in the interests of justice.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2014-11-19T12:47:03.07Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-19T12:47:03.07Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
1565
unstar this property label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies more like this
147412
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2014-11-10more like thismore than 2014-11-10
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Sentencing: Appeals more like this
unstar 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 Attorney General, what the reason was for not pursuing each case of sentences considered to be unduly lenient but not pursued in the Court of Appeal in the last five years; and what the offence committed in each case was. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Shipley more like this
star this property tabling member printed
Philip Davies more like this
star this property uin 214032 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 2014-11-19more like thismore than 2014-11-19
star this property answer text <p>This information is not collated centrally and obtaining it would require my office to manually consider each file over the last 5 years which would involve a disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2014-11-19T10:51:03.55Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-19T10:51:03.55Z
star this property answering member
4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
1565
unstar this property label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies more like this
147413
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2014-11-10more like thismore than 2014-11-10
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Sentencing: Appeals more like this
unstar this property house id 1 remove filter
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Attorney General, what the reason was for withdrawing each case following an application to the Court of Appeal for a review of an unduly lenient sentence in each of the last 10 years; and what the offence committed in each case was. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Shipley more like this
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Philip Davies more like this
star this property uin 214033 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 2014-11-19more like thismore than 2014-11-19
star this property answer text <p>The information requested is detailed below.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2014</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Offence</p></td><td><p>Reason</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Conspiracy to defraud; converting criminal property; entering into an arrangement to facilitate the acquisition of criminal property.</p></td><td><p>Offender fully complying with the terms of the suspended sentence order. Not in the public interest to proceed.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Attempted arson</p></td><td><p>Offender deported before ULS hearing</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Attempted robbery; possessing a prohibited firearm</p></td><td><p>Offender fully complying with the terms of the suspended sentence order. Not in the public interest to proceed.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2013</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Offence</p></td><td><p>Reason</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Manslaughter; conspiracy to rob</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Arson with intent to endanger life.</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Conspiracy to rob; conspiracy to kidnap; Conspiracy to possess an imitation firearm; Conspiracy to commit false imprisonment; Conspiracy to blackmail</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Child cruelty</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – not in the public interest to proceed.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Child cruelty</p></td><td><p>As above</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Robbery</p></td><td><p>Offender fully complying with the terms of the suspended sentence order. Not in the public interest to proceed.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Robbery</p></td><td><p>Offender fully complying with the terms of the suspended sentence order. Not in the public interest to proceed.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Robbery</p></td><td><p>Offender fully complying with the terms of the suspended sentence order. Not in the public interest to proceed.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Robbery</p></td><td><p>Suspended sentence order activated before the ULS hearing.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2012</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Offence</p></td><td><p>Reason</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Incest and indecency with a child</p></td><td><p>Offender fully complying with the terms of the suspended sentence order. Not in the public interest to proceed.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Possession of a prohibited firearm; breach of restraining order; criminal damage</p></td><td><p>Successful appeal against conviction.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Indecent assault of a child under 13 years old; indecent assault of a male.</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Wounding with intent</p></td><td><p>Sentence amended before ULS hearing.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Indecent assault on a male under the age of 16</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – not in the public interest to proceed.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Indecent assault</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2011</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Offence</p></td><td><p>Reason</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Conspiracy to defraud</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Robbery and aggravated vehicle taking</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Manslaughter</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Wounding with intent</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2010</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Offence</p></td><td><p>Reason</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Possessing a controlled drug of Class A with intent; Possessing criminal property; Converting criminal property</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Conspiracy to damage property being reckless as to whether life is endangered</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Conspiracy to damage property being reckless as to whether life is endangered</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Conspiracy to damage property being reckless as to whether life is endangered</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Conspiracy to supply drugs</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Conspiracy to supply drugs</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Harbouring, concealing, carrying or dealing with goods contrary to section 170 (1) (b)</p><p>of customs and excise management act 1979</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Robbery &amp; handling stolen goods</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Possessing Class A drug with intent to supply &amp; supply of Class A drug</p></td><td><p>Offender fully complying with the terms of Community Order. Not in the public interest to proceed.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Burglary</p></td><td><p>Offender sentenced to a custodial sentence for breaching Community Order. New sentence not unduly lenient.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Perverting the course of justice</p></td><td><p>Offender fully complying with the terms of Community Order. Not in the public interest to proceed.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>assault by penetration &amp; sexual assault</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2009</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Offence</p></td><td><p>Reason</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Robbery</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Manslaughter</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity; Sexual assault of a child under 13; Rape of a child under 13</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (Cocaine) and Production of Class C (Cannabis)</p></td><td><p>Offender sentenced to a custodial sentence after breaching Community Order. New sentence not unduly lenient.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Possession of Cocaine with intent to supply; Cultivating Cannabis; Abstracting electricity</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Robbery &amp; Possessing an imitation firearm</p></td><td><p>Review of additional material – sentence would not be increased.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This information for 2005-2008 is not collated centrally and obtaining it would require my office to manually consider each file over this 4 year period which would incur a disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2014-11-19T11:02:15.693Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-19T11:02:15.693Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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1565
unstar this property label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies more like this
155389
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2014-11-11more like thismore than 2014-11-11
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Correspondence 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 Attorney General, how often the Law Officers' Departments reviews its processes regarding the logging of emails, letters and other correspondence received; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Brighton, Kemptown more like this
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Simon Kirby more like this
star this property uin 214244 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 2014-11-20more like thismore than 2014-11-20
star this property answer text <p>HMCPSI’s records management policy, which covers such processes, is reviewed and published annually. The remaining Law Officers’ Departments do not have a formal schedule for regularly reviewing the logging emails or correspondence, although such processes are monitored and when required are modified to meet business needs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>All of the Law Officers’ Departments comply with the guidance issued by the Cabinet Office on handling correspondence from Members of Parliament, Peers, MEPs and Members of devolved Administrations, which is available online at the following link - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61196/guide-handling-gov-correspondence.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61196/guide-handling-gov-correspondence.pdf</a></p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2014-11-20T14:04:31.147Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-20T14:04:31.147Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Simon Kirby more like this
156122
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star this property date less than 2014-11-11more like thismore than 2014-11-11
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Serious Fraud Office more like this
unstar 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 Attorney General, what steps he has taken to ensure that the Serious Fraud Office is perceived as a fully independent body in investigations of foreign bribery cases. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Glasgow Central more like this
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Anas Sarwar more like this
star this property uin 906111 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 2014-11-18more like thisremove minimum value filter
star this property answer text <p>In all cases, decisions to investigate are made by the Director of the Serious Fraud Office who acts independently. The Protocol between the Attorney General and the Prosecuting Departments sets out the relationship between the Director, the Law Officers and the Government of the day and safeguards prosecutorial independence. A copy of the protocol can be found at; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protocol-between-the-attorney-general-and-prosecuting-departments</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2014-11-18T14:27:17.377Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-18T14:27:17.377Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Anas Sarwar more like this
156123
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star this property date less than 2014-11-17more like thismore than 2014-11-17
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Prosecutions more like this
unstar 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 Attorney General, whether the Serious Fraud Office has concluded any deferred prosecution agreements with any companies charged with fraud or corruption offences. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
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Emily Thornberry more like this
star this property uin 214476 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 2014-11-19more like thismore than 2014-11-19
star this property answer text <p>Deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) became available to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) on 24 February 2014. To date the SFO has not concluded any DPAs.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robert Buckland more like this
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less than 2014-11-19T12:44:14.387Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-19T12:44:14.387Z
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4106
star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
star this property tabling member
1536
unstar this property label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
156141
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2014-11-11more like thismore than 2014-11-11
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Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept id 88 remove filter
star this property answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
star this property hansard heading Prisons: Crimes of Violence more like this
unstar 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 Attorney General, if the Crown Prosecution Service will take steps to ensure that all assaults against prison officers are prosecuted. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wycombe more like this
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Steve Baker more like this
star this property uin 906112 more like this
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star this property answer text <p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is committed to ensuring that assaults against prison officers are dealt with robustly. The CPS considers each case on its own facts and in accordance with the two stage test set out in the Code for Crown Prosecutors.The Code outlines that a prosecution is more likely to be in the public interest if the offence was committed against a person serving the public. Furthermore, the specific CPS Legal Guidance on Prison Offences outlines that, if the victim is a prison officer performing his/her duty, the public interest is heavily in favour of prosecution.</p><p>In addition to this, the new joint protocol produced by the Prison Service, CPS and Association of Chief Police Officers will set out that when there are serious assaults on prison staff, the perpetrators will be prosecuted unless there is a good reason why not.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam more like this
star this property answering member printed Jeremy Wright more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker more like this
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star this property hansard heading Prosecutions more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Attorney General, if he will bring forward proposals to introduce a right of appeal against a charging decision of the Crown Prosecution Service on the grounds that it is unduly lenient. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Shipley more like this
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Philip Davies more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2014-11-25more like thismore than 2014-11-25
star this property answer text <p>Where a suspect is charged by the Crown Prosecution Service (“CPS”) with a criminal offence, there are no plans to introduce a general right of appeal relating to the offence charged on the ground that it is too lenient. There are already a number of mechanisms in place to assess the quality of prosecutors’ decision making including external reviews by Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate and internal CPS processes such as Individual Quality Assessments.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Every charging decision made by the CPS must be in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors (“the Code”). Unless the Threshold Test is applied, there must be sufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction and it must be in the public interest to prosecute every offence charged. The Code requires that charges are selected which reflect the seriousness and extent of the offending, enable the case to be presented in a clear and simple way and give the courts adequate powers to sentence. The Code also makes it clear that review is a continuing process and that prosecutors must take account of any change in circumstances that develops as the case progresses.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Victims can currently exercise their rights under the CPS Victims’ Right to Review scheme. This scheme enables victims to request a review of a CPS decision made after 5<sup>th</sup> June 2013 not to bring charges, to discontinue proceedings, offer no evidence or leave certain charges to “lie on file”. In those cases where it has not been possible to resolve the issue to the victim’s satisfaction at a local level, the decision is independently reviewed.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robert Buckland more like this
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