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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-20more like thismore than 2021-05-20
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Children's Rights: Scotland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text Whether his Department has received representations on the incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law. more like this
tabling member constituency East Renfrewshire more like this
tabling member printed
Kirsten Oswald more like this
uin 900292 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-05-20more like thismore than 2021-05-20
answer text <p>The Member for East Renfrewshire will be aware of my decision, alongside the Advocate General’s for Scotland, to refer the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill to the Supreme Court on legislative competence grounds. We have also referred the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill.</p><p> </p><p>It would not be appropriate for me to comment in detail on what are live proceedings.</p><p> </p><p>Ultimately, our concerns with regards to these Bills do not relate to their policy content, nor to the approach the Scottish Parliament has taken in incorporating these international agreements into Scots law. Rather they relate to specific provisions in the Bill and whether they fall outside the Scottish Parliament’s legislative powers.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
answering member printed Michael Ellis more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-20T15:25:12.24Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-20T15:25:12.24Z
answering member
4116
label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
tabling member
4413
label Biography information for Kirsten Oswald more like this
1121274
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-11more like thismore than 2019-04-11
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Female Genital Mutilation: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps the CPS is taking to prosecute people responsible for female genital mutilation. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
tabling member printed
Nigel Huddleston more like this
uin 910355 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-11more like thismore than 2019-04-11
answer text <p>The CPS is determined to bring those responsible for Female Genital Mutilation to justice. I welcome the recent successful conviction in London which was the first in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst prosecution alone will not end this appalling crime, this first conviction sends out a strong message that FGM is child abuse and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
answering member printed Robert Buckland more like this
grouped question UIN 910351 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-11T12:19:41.15Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-11T12:19:41.15Z
answering member
4106
label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
tabling member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
1121272
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-11more like thismore than 2019-04-11
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Female Genital Mutilation: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps the CPS is taking to improve the rate of prosecution of people responsible for female genital mutilation. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield Central more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Blomfield more like this
uin 910351 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-11more like thismore than 2019-04-11
answer text <p>The CPS is determined to bring those responsible for Female Genital Mutilation to justice. I welcome the recent successful conviction in London which was the first in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst prosecution alone will not end this appalling crime, this first conviction sends out a strong message that FGM is child abuse and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
answering member printed Robert Buckland more like this
grouped question UIN 910355 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-11T12:19:41.087Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-11T12:19:41.087Z
answering member
4106
label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
tabling member
4058
label Biography information for Paul Blomfield more like this
1283783
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-02-04more like thismore than 2021-02-04
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Courts: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps she is taking with the Lord Chancellor to tackle the court backlog. more like this
tabling member constituency Luton South more like this
tabling member printed
Rachel Hopkins more like this
uin 911881 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-02-04more like thismore than 2021-02-04
answer text <p>I have seen first-hand how innovatively and resiliently criminal justice agencies have responded to the pandemic to boost court capacity – in June 2020, I observed virtual hearings conducted via the Cloud Video Platform in Bristol Magistrates’ Court.</p><p>I have also met with various CPS Areas to discuss their approach, and know that the CPS is committed to working closely with the courts service and judiciary on court recovery work. This is an unprecedented challenge, but I have been impressed with the truly collaborative approach criminal justice partners have taken.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Fareham more like this
answering member printed Suella Braverman more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-02-04T11:36:41.677Zmore like thismore than 2021-02-04T11:36:41.677Z
answering member
4475
label Biography information for Suella Braverman more like this
tabling member
4873
label Biography information for Rachel Hopkins more like this
1249065
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-11-05more like thismore than 2020-11-05
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Crown Prosecution Service: Standards more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps she is taking to reduce the backlog of cases in the CPS. more like this
tabling member constituency Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney more like this
tabling member printed
Gerald Jones more like this
uin 908181 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-05more like thismore than 2020-11-05
answer text <p>The CPS is working closely with partner agencies across the criminal justice system to reduce the current backlog of cases created by the Covid-19 outbreak. This includes both internal measures to deal with larger live caseloads in CPS Areas and working closely with partners to ensure maximum throughput of cases at court.</p><p> </p><p>Considerable progress is being made. In the honourable member’s constituency, Merthyr Magistrates’ Court has now reduced its backlog to pre-COVID levels.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
answering member printed Michael Ellis more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-11-05T14:34:17.983Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-05T14:34:17.983Z
answering member
4116
label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
tabling member
4501
label Biography information for Gerald Jones more like this
1249062
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-11-05more like thismore than 2020-11-05
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Administration of Justice: Disclosure of Information more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps she is taking to ensure that the revised Guidelines on Disclosure will result in improved performance across the criminal justice system. more like this
tabling member constituency Lincoln more like this
tabling member printed
Karl McCartney more like this
uin 908177 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-05more like thismore than 2020-11-05
answer text <p>I am delighted that my revised Disclosure Guidelines have now been published. These Guidelines will come into force on 31 December and will be key to the requisite culture change and thinking approach needed when investigators and prosecutors carry out their disclosure obligations.</p><p> </p><p>This will ensure that better, fairer decisions are made in criminal cases, which will help to ensure that fewer cases are dropped post-charge due to issues arising due to late disclosure.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Fareham more like this
answering member printed Suella Braverman more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-11-05T14:25:52.403Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-05T14:25:52.403Z
answering member
4475
label Biography information for Suella Braverman more like this
tabling member
4028
label Biography information for Karl McCartney more like this
1260000
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-12-10more like thismore than 2020-12-10
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Legal Profession: Voluntary Work more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps she has taken to support the pro bono community throughout the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Meriden more like this
tabling member printed
Saqib Bhatti more like this
uin 910044 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-12-10more like thismore than 2020-12-10
answer text <p>I am proud to be one of Government’s Pro Bono Champions and show my support for the pro bono community.</p><p> </p><p>I heard from members of my Pro Bono Committee in September about the impact of the pandemic on their services, and the resilience and flexibility they have shown in the face of such adversity.</p><p> </p><p>This is not the first time the legal profession has stepped forward to help in a crisis, and I would like to put on record my gratitude to all those who have volunteered their time and expertise during this difficult time.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
answering member printed Michael Ellis more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-12-10T16:08:49.31Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-10T16:08:49.31Z
answering member
4116
label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
tabling member
4818
label Biography information for Saqib Bhatti more like this
1283782
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-02-04more like thismore than 2021-02-04
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Sexual Offences: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps she has taken to increase the number of prosecutions relating to rape and sexual assault. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol East more like this
tabling member printed
Kerry McCarthy more like this
uin 911874 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-02-04more like thismore than 2021-02-04
answer text <p>I am committed to ensuring rape and sexual assault cases are conducted effectively – in fact, I recently successfully referred a point of law to the Court of Appeal to ensure that the law is clear in cases of sexual assault.</p><p>I have also engaged closely on CPS rape work, including meeting with CPS South East in December 2020 to discuss how their RASSO unit approaches these complex cases. The CPS and police also published their Joint National Action Plan on rape in January 2021 which shows their commitment to improvement.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Fareham more like this
answering member printed Suella Braverman more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-02-04T11:32:17.167Zmore like thismore than 2021-02-04T11:32:17.167Z
answering member
4475
label Biography information for Suella Braverman more like this
tabling member
1491
label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy more like this
1342686
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-01more like thismore than 2021-07-01
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to increase the number of prosecutions relating to domestic violence. more like this
tabling member constituency Pontypridd more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Davies-Jones more like this
uin 902039 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-01more like thismore than 2021-07-01
answer text <p>This Government has introduced the landmark Domestic Abuse Act 2021.</p><p>Coordinated multi-agency action and supporting victims are key components of the CPS’s ambitious programme of work published in January, which will help narrow the disparity between reporting and criminal justice outcomes.</p><p>The CPS recently hosted a virtual domestic abuse conference with the police and the courts, sharing best practice and innovation.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
grouped question UIN 902037 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-01T16:54:12Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-01T16:54:12Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
4849
label Biography information for Alex Davies-Jones more like this
1342687
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-01more like thismore than 2021-07-01
answering body
Attorney General remove filter
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to increase the number of prosecutions relating to domestic violence. more like this
tabling member constituency Warrington North more like this
tabling member printed
Charlotte Nichols more like this
uin 902037 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-01more like thismore than 2021-07-01
answer text <p>This Government has introduced the landmark Domestic Abuse Act 2021.</p><p>Coordinated multi-agency action and supporting victims are key components of the CPS’s ambitious programme of work published in January, which will help narrow the disparity between reporting and criminal justice outcomes.</p><p>The CPS recently hosted a virtual domestic abuse conference with the police and the courts, sharing best practice and innovation.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
grouped question UIN 902039 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-01T16:54:11.957Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-01T16:54:11.957Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
4799
label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols more like this