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680946

registered interest
date	30/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Youth Justice: Travellers
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the recommendations by the Traveller Movement in its report <i>Overlooked and Overrepresented: Gypsy, Traveller and Roma children in the youth justice system, </i>to address the poorer outcomes for Gypsy, Traveller and Roma children in youth justice, and in particular the case for the Youth Justice Board to update its ethnicity data collection system to include Gypsy and Traveller categories.
tabling member printed	Lord Beecham
uin	HL5072
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2017 answer text <p>We have made clear that, outcomes for children in custody are not good enough. This is evident for all young offenders, including those who identify as Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT).</p><p> </p><p>It is noteworthy, however, that in the 2015/16 ‘Children in Custody’ report that describes the number of GRT children in young offender institutions (YOI), that participation in education, work or vocational or skills training in custody is higher for those identifying as GRT in YOIs when compared to the rest of the cohort.</p><p> </p><p>In December we set out our response to Charlie Taylor’s review of the youth justice system and how we will improve outcomes for young people across the youth custodial estate. Measures include developing a new pre-apprenticeship pathway to ensure that all children and young people are in education, training or employment on their release, boosting the number of front line staff in YOIs and developing two ‘secure schools’ with a particular focus on education and health.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Youth Justice Board (YJB) is keen in principle to move to the 18+1 ethnicity monitoring system from the 2011 Census and is examining the requirements and dependencies with existing IT systems and identifying the feasibility and indicative costs of moving to the revised classification system.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 09/02/2017 15:44:19 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	4181 label Biography information for Lord Beecham

680948

registered interest
date	30/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Young Offenders: Travellers
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration has been given to establishing and promoting Gypsy, Traveller and Roma groups in Secure Training Centres and Young Offenders Institutions, based on successful models seen in the secure adult estate.
tabling member printed	Lord Beecham
uin	HL5074
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2017 answer text <p>We have already introduced elements from the models used in the adult estate in Young Offender Institutions (YOIs). These include guidance on good practice, which is available to all staff and includes guidance on those identifying as Gypsy, Romany or Traveller (GRT); and issues for the management of GRT young people which is incorporated into the general training of new officers.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to improving the outcomes for all young people in the youth justice system, including those who identify as GRT. We want all young people in custody to have their individual needs assessed and a personal plan in place to drive improvements in their behaviour, education and health.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 09/02/2017 15:43:33 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	4181 label Biography information for Lord Beecham

679320

registered interest
date	26/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Offences against Children
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to bring section 67 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 into force.
tabling member printed	Lord Paddick
uin	HL5034
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2017 answer text <p>The Government is committed to commencing section 67 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 and will do so as soon as possible.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 07/02/2017 15:11:41 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	4288 label Biography information for Lord Paddick

678839

registered interest
date	25/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Probation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when the comprehensive review of the probation system to improve outcomes for offenders and communities will be published; and whether the review will include the development of a performance management system to monitor the effectiveness of Community Rehabilitation Companies, including centrally gathering relevant data such as offenders’ mental health, physical health, and substance misuse problems.
tabling member printed	Lord Patel
uin	HL4991
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2017 answer text <p>We will set out our plans for the probation system once our review is concluded in April. The review is considering all aspects of the probation system. As with our plans for prisons, we want a simpler, clearer system with specific outcome measures such as getting offenders into apprenticeships and work. Our contract management teams closely monitor and robustly manage providers to make sure they fulfil their contractual commitments to ensure service delivery, reduce reoffending, protect the public and provide value for money to the taxpayer.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 08/02/2017 13:33:36 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	2443 label Biography information for Lord Patel

678850

registered interest
date	25/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Sentences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to bring prison sentences in England and Wales in line with those imposed in Northern Ireland.
tabling member printed	Lord Hoyle
uin	HL5001
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2017 answer text <p>Sentences imposed both in England and Wales and in Northern Ireland are a matter for the independent judiciary. Policy on sentencing in Northern Ireland is devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive. We do not have any plans to bring prison sentences in England and Wales in line with those in Northern Ireland.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 08/02/2017 17:20:03 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	1000 label Biography information for Lord Hoyle

678851

registered interest
date	25/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prosecutions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many prosecutions took place in England and Wales in (1) 2015, and (2) 2016.
tabling member printed	Lord Hoyle
uin	HL5002
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2017 answer text <p>The number of defendants proceeded against at magistrates’ courts in England and Wales, in 2015 (the latest available) is 1,492,155.</p><p> </p><p>The number of defendants proceeded against at Crown Courts in England and Wales in 2015 was 87,878; some of these may have had their initial hearing in Magistrates Courts prior to 2015.</p><p> </p><p>Data for calendar year 2016 is due for publication in May 2017.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 02/02/2017 16:36:12 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	1000 label Biography information for Lord Hoyle

678182

registered interest
date	24/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Matrimonial Proceedings
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will seek the UK's continued participation in the scheme set out in EC Council Regulation 2201/2003 concerning jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and the matter of parental responsibility (Brussels II Revised) following the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL4911
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU) has responsibility for overseeing negotiations to leave the EU and establishing the future relationship between the UK and the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Justice, which has responsibility for Regulation 2201/2003 has been working closely with DExEU to consider options for the future relationship between the UK and the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the importance of the issues covered by this Regulation. We will work to ensure the best outcome for the UK.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 07/02/2017 14:57:40 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

678183

registered interest
date	24/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Family Proceedings
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will seek the UK's continued participation in Brussels II Revised and the Maintenance Regulation which give certainty of jurisdiction, ease of enforcement, co-operation between authorities, and protective measures pending resolution of family disputes, following the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL4912
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU) has responsibility for overseeing negotiations to leave the EU and establishing the future relationship between the UK and the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Justice, which has responsibility for both the Brussels II Revised and the Maintenance Regulations, has been working closely with DExEU to consider options for the future relationship between the UK and the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the importance of the issues covered by these Regulations. We will work to ensure the best outcome for the UK.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 07/02/2017 15:11:14 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

678231

registered interest
date	24/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Ministry of Justice: Written Questions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they plan to answer Lord Bradley's Question for Written Answer HL3278 tabled on 16 November 2016.
tabling member printed	Lord Bradley
uin	HL4960
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2017 answer text <p>I regret the delay in answering the Noble Lord's Question for Written Answer HL3278. An answer was given on Monday 30 January 2017.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 07/02/2017 15:11:28 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	452 label Biography information for Lord Bradley

678242

registered interest
date	24/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Probation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the response by Baroness Buscombe on 24 January (HL Deb, col 429) concerning the review of the probation system, what the membership and terms of reference of that review will be.
tabling member printed	Lord German
uin	HL4971
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2017 answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice is conducting an internal review of the probation system. The review is considering all aspects of the probation system and we are engaging with both Community Rehabilitation Companies and the National Probation Service. As with our plans for prisons, we want a simpler, clearer system with specific outcome measures such as getting offenders into apprenticeships and work. We will set out our plans for the probation system once the review is concluded in April.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 07/02/2017 15:00:58 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	4163 label Biography information for Lord German