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star this property date less than 2022-07-01more like thismore than 2022-07-01
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Rape: Prosecutions more like this
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star this property question text To ask to the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress he has made on the objective of ensuring the number of rape cases being referred by the police and going to court is on track to be at the level reached in 2016 by the end of the Parliament; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Eastbourne remove filter
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Caroline Ansell more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-07-08more like thismore than 2022-07-08
unstar this property answer text <p>In June 2021, we published the End-to-End Rape Review Report and Action Plan. During that review, we took a hard and honest look at how the entire criminal justice system deals with rape and in too many instances it simply has not been good enough. We apologised at the time for this and committed to delivering real improvements to transform support for victims, and working with the police and the CPS to more than double the number of adult rape cases being charged and reaching court by the end of this Parliament.</p><p>Since June 2021, we have made significant progress in delivering actions to change the system for the better. Whilst the majority of actions are on track and have been delivered in the timescales we intended, there is much work still to do to ensure that the actions are having the impact they need to.</p><p>We are committed to going further and pushing harder on our actions so that we can drive bigger impacts, deliver wider system change and crucially, deliver justice for victims of rape and sexual abuse. We are:</p><ul><li>Establishing suspect-focused rape investigations – known as Operation Soteria – across five police forces, and will expand this to 14 more by September, with a national rollout completed by June 2023.</li><li>Expanding pre-recorded cross-examination (Section 28) for victims of sexual violence and modern slavery in Crown Courts nationwide – with this vital measure now available in almost half of all Crown Courts (37 locations). The Government is committed to rolling it out nationwide by September.</li><li>Expanding support for victims. This includes creating a national 24/7 support line for victims of rape and sexual abuse, so that every victim can access support whenever and wherever they need it. We are using additional ringfenced funding to increase the number of Independent Sexual and Domestic Violence Advisors (ISVAs and IDVAs) by 300, to over 1000 by 2024/25 - a 43 percent increase over the next three years.</li><li>Publishing the CJS delivery data dashboard quarterly for adult rape which brings together local data from across the system in one place for the first time, allowing us to increase transparency, increase understanding of the justice system and support collaboration, especially at a local level.</li><li>Announcing a pilot of enhanced specialist sexual violence support in the Crown Court. This is aimed squarely at doing better by rape victims, giving them the support they need to stay engaged in the process and get the justice they deserve.</li></ul><p>These actions are starting to have an impact on the system, though there is still more progress to be made:</p><ul><li>Rape cases referred by the police to the CPS have increased in the last quarter of 2021 by 76% from the quarterly average in 2019, when the Rape Review was commissioned.</li><li>Rape cases charged by the CPS in the last quarter of 2021 have also increased by 38% from the quarterly average in 2019.</li><li>Rape convictions are increasing: there was a 67% increase in the number of people convicted for rape offences between 2020 and 2021.</li></ul><p>The average number of days for adult rape from CPS charge to the case being completed continued to fall by 38 days – roughly 5 weeks - since the peak in June 2021 – down from 457 days to 419 in October - December 2021.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Corby more like this
star this property answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
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less than 2022-07-08T13:02:07.907Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-08T13:02:07.907Z
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star this property label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Caroline Ansell more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Domestic Abuse: Victims more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text What steps his Department is taking to support victims of domestic abuse. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Eastbourne remove filter
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Caroline Ansell more like this
star this property uin 900166 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
unstar this property answer text <p>Domestic abuse is a top priority across Government, and we are determined to transform the response to this abhorrent crime.</p><p> </p><p>We passed our landmark Domestic Abuse Bill on 29 April and our forthcoming Victims’ Bill will further transform victims’ experience of the criminal justice system and we have provided unprecedented funding for domestic abuse since the pandemic began, including £51m boost for specialist support services to support victims through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North West Hampshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Kit Malthouse more like this
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less than 2021-05-18T15:47:09.937Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-18T15:47:09.937Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kit Malthouse more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Caroline Ansell more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-06-24more like thismore than 2019-06-24
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Legal Aid Scheme: Terrorism more like this
star this property house id 1 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 criteria his Department uses to determine the allocation of legal aid; and how his Department assesses the claims of families of victims of terrorist attacks against that criteria. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Eastbourne remove filter
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Stephen Lloyd more like this
star this property uin 268455 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 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
unstar this property answer text <p>All individual case funding decisions are taken by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). It is important that these decisions are, and are seen to be, free from political and Government influence.</p><p> </p><p>Legal aid can be provided, if the matter or issue in question is within scope of the legal aid scheme, as defined in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO).</p><p> </p><p>Legal aid is available for advice and assistance for all inquests, subject to a means and merits test. Legal aid funding for legal representation for a family, during an inquest hearing, is not in scope of LASPO.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that for certain inquests, bereaved people may require representation; legal aid may therefore be available, through the Exceptional Case Funding scheme, if certain criteria are met:</p><p> </p><p>(a) if a failure to provide such representation would breach, or likely risk a breach of, the government’s obligations under the European Convention of Human Rights, usually Article 2; or</p><p>where the Director of Legal Aid Casework (DLAC) makes a determination that there is a ‘wider public interest’ in legal representation being granted.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
star this property answering member printed Paul Maynard more like this
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less than 2019-07-01T15:48:04.173Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-01T15:48:04.173Z
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star this property label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Stephen Lloyd more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-05-14more like thismore than 2019-05-14
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Offences against Children: Extracurricular Activities more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will extend the definition of abuse of positions of trust in the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to cover all adults working with children in extra-curricular activities. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Eastbourne remove filter
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Stephen Lloyd more like this
star this property uin 254179 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 2019-05-21more like thismore than 2019-05-21
unstar this property answer text <p>Any sexual activity with a child under 16 is a criminal offence, regardless of whether consent is given. Any non-consensual sexual activity is also a crime, whatever the age of the victim and whatever the relationship between the victim and perpetrator.</p><p> </p><p>I recognise that there are concerns about those who might abuse their position of power over a 16 or 17-year-old to pressure them into engaging in a sexual relationship. Such behaviour is very likely to be caught by the robust laws we already have in place,</p><p> </p><p>However, we remain absolutely committed to protecting children and young people from sexual abuse and we want to ensure that existing offences are being used effectively to tackle this behaviour, and that those working with young people understand their responsibilities and act appropriately.</p><p> </p><p>My department, working closely with colleagues across government, is taking forward a review of the existing law, to check that that it is working effectively and ensuring young people are protected.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
star this property answering member printed Paul Maynard more like this
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less than 2019-05-21T16:14:27.167Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-21T16:14:27.167Z
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star this property label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Stephen Lloyd more like this
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star this property date less than 2017-07-19more like thismore than 2017-07-19
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Courts: Eastbourne more like this
star this property house id 1 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, if he will keep Eastbourne magistrates court, county court and family court open until alternative provision has been made. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Eastbourne remove filter
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Stephen Lloyd more like this
star this property uin 6274 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2017-09-05more like thismore than 2017-09-05
unstar this property answer text <p>Local stakeholders and the Hon. Member’s predecessor as the MP for Eastbourne were informed in April 2017 that the HMCTS Property Board had agreed alternative provision arrangements for Eastbourne.</p><p> </p><p>The courthouse at Eastbourne is expected to close in October 2017. The Eastbourne Traffic Commissioner’s Office will be used for hearings where appropriate. In addition, video link facilities for victims and witnesses will also be available at a local Police facility. Notice of closure has been provided to local legal stakeholders and is also displayed on public notices outside the building.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Bracknell more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Phillip Lee more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 6273 more like this
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less than 2017-09-05T12:11:59.943Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-05T12:11:59.943Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Phillip Lee more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Stephen Lloyd more like this
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star this property date less than 2017-07-19more like thismore than 2017-07-19
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Courts: Eastbourne more like this
star this property house id 1 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 he will take to engage with local stakeholders on planning alternative provision when Eastbourne magistrates court, county court and family court are closed. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Eastbourne remove filter
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Stephen Lloyd more like this
star this property uin 6273 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2017-09-05more like thismore than 2017-09-05
unstar this property answer text <p>Local stakeholders and the Hon. Member’s predecessor as the MP for Eastbourne were informed in April 2017 that the HMCTS Property Board had agreed alternative provision arrangements for Eastbourne.</p><p> </p><p>The courthouse at Eastbourne is expected to close in October 2017. The Eastbourne Traffic Commissioner’s Office will be used for hearings where appropriate. In addition, video link facilities for victims and witnesses will also be available at a local Police facility. Notice of closure has been provided to local legal stakeholders and is also displayed on public notices outside the building.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Bracknell more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Phillip Lee more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 6274 more like this
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less than 2017-09-05T12:11:59.88Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-05T12:11:59.88Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Phillip Lee more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Stephen Lloyd more like this
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star this property date less than 2015-11-26more like thismore than 2015-11-26
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Families more like this
star this property house id 1 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 training his Department has provided to staff on the family test; what other steps he has taken to raise awareness of the family test among staff of his Department; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Eastbourne remove filter
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Caroline Ansell more like this
star this property uin 17928 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2015-12-03more like thismore than 2015-12-03
unstar this property answer text <p>This department has liaised directly with DWP for advice and guidance on applying the Family Test in policy development. Policymakers in this department have been encouraged to attend Family test training on applying the Test and have been made aware of best practice.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Gosport more like this
star this property answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
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less than 2015-12-03T15:24:45.673Zmore like thismore than 2015-12-03T15:24:45.673Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Caroline Ansell more like this
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star this property date less than 2015-11-09more like thismore than 2015-11-09
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Families more like this
star this property house id 1 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 assessment he has made of the effect of the family test on his Department's policies; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Eastbourne remove filter
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Caroline Ansell more like this
star this property uin 15402 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2015-11-19more like thismore than 2015-11-19
unstar this property answer text <p>The Family Test was introduced in October 2014 and can be located at the following link <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/368894/family-test-guidance.pdf" target="_blank">Family Test Guidance</a></p><br /><p>The Family Test is part of the policy making process and is applied in a proportionate way in the development of new policy in line with the guidance. Potential impacts of policy on family functioning and relationships are identified and brought to the attention of Ministers where appropriate.</p><br /><p>There is no requirement to publish the Family Test assessments. The Ministry of Justice does not collect information on the number of full Family Test assessments completed.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Gosport more like this
star this property answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
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less than 2015-11-19T14:15:43.173Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-19T14:15:43.173Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Caroline Ansell more like this
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star this property date less than 2015-11-09more like thismore than 2015-11-09
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Courts: Closures more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what account he has taken of accessibility of digital services for people who do not have access to the internet when considering potential court closures as part of proposals on the provision of the court and tribunal estate; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Eastbourne remove filter
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Caroline Ansell more like this
star this property uin 15360 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2015-11-19more like thismore than 2015-11-19
unstar this property answer text <p>An impact assessment was published alongside the consultation document. An updated impact assessment will be published with the consultation response, which will assess any further impacts identified from the responses received.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North West Cambridgeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Shailesh Vara more like this
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less than 2015-11-19T14:08:08.65Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-19T14:08:08.65Z
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star this property label Biography information for Shailesh Vara more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Caroline Ansell more like this
427233
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2015-11-09more like thismore than 2015-11-09
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Ministry of Justice more like this
star this property answering dept id 54 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Justice remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Courts: Location more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential opportunities to enhance local services on pre-existing estates by co-locating services as part of proposals on the provision of the court and tribunal estate; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Eastbourne remove filter
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Caroline Ansell more like this
star this property uin 15361 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2015-11-18more like thismore than 2015-11-18
unstar this property answer text <p>The consultation on the provision of court and tribunal services in England and Wales included details of plans to integrate services in 31 existing court buildings. The court estate is kept under review and any further opportunities to integrate services will be carefully considered.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North West Cambridgeshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Shailesh Vara more like this
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less than 2015-11-18T10:12:30.467Zmore like thismore than 2015-11-18T10:12:30.467Z
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star this property label Biography information for Shailesh Vara more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Caroline Ansell more like this