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1354941
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-13more like thismore than 2021-09-13
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Begging and Vagrancy: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prosecutions have been made in (a) England, (b) Wales, (c) Thames Valley and (d) Oxford West and Abingdon constituency under the Vagrancy Act 1824 in each calendar year since 2015. more like this
tabling member constituency Oxford West and Abingdon more like this
tabling member printed
Layla Moran more like this
uin 48346 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-16more like thismore than 2021-09-16
answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice has published information on prosecutions under the Vagrancy Act 1824, up to December 2020, in the ‘Principal offence proceedings and outcomes by Home Office offence code’ data tool, available here:</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987731/HO-code-tool-principal-offence-2020.xlsx" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987731/HO-code-tool-principal-offence-2020.xlsx</a></p><p> </p><p>In the data tool linked above, you can use the ‘Offence code’ filter to select the offences of interest. The following is a list of offences that fall within the Vagrancy Act 1824:</p><ul><li>104/31 – Resisting or obstructing a constable in execution of duty - offences under the Vagrancy Act 1824</li><li>182/00 – Wandering abroad or being in any street etc to beg or gather alms or causing or procuring any child so to do</li><li>183/00 – Wandering abroad and lodging in any barn, outhouse, deserted or unoccupied building, etc. or in the open air, etc.</li><li>185/01 – Being on enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose</li><li>188/01 – Any petty chapman or peddler trading without a licence</li><li>188/05 – Collecting alms or endeavouring to procure charitable contributions by fraudulent pretence</li><li>188/99 – Offences against Vagrancy Act 1824.</li></ul><p> </p><p>To isolate data for a specific region, use the ‘Police force area’ filter to do the following:</p><ol><li>For England, select all except those in Wales (North Wales, South Wales, Dyfed-Powys and Gwent)</li><li>For Wales, select only those in Wales (as above)</li><li>For Thames Valley, select only ‘Thames Valley’.</li></ol><p> </p><p>We are unable to isolate individuals prosecuted in the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency as the Courts Proceedings Database uses the location of the court at which a case was dealt as a proxy for location. The nearest court to this constituency is Oxfordshire Magistrates’ Court, which has a broad catchment area including other surrounding constituencies. We are therefore unable to disaggregate individuals from Oxford West and Abingdon constituency from those from other surrounding constituencies.</p>
answering member constituency Croydon South remove filter
answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-09-16T14:47:03.877Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-16T14:47:03.877Z
answering member
4503
label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
tabling member
4656
label Biography information for Layla Moran more like this
1354493
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-10more like thismore than 2021-09-10
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Family Proceedings more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to tackle the backlog of cases in the family courts. more like this
tabling member constituency Enfield, Southgate more like this
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Bambos Charalambous more like this
uin 47037 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-15more like thismore than 2021-09-15
answer text <p>The protection of children, particularly those who are most vulnerable, is a priority for this government and this has never been more important than during this period. The family courts were quick to respond to the pandemic and I am extremely grateful for the dedication of family justice professionals at this unprecedented time.</p><p> </p><p>In March, we launched the £1 million Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, to encourage and support separating parents to explore mediation before coming to court. We want to ensure that every parent coming to court is able to resolve their case in the most effective way, including through mediation where safe and appropriate. Last month, we invested a further £800,000 into the scheme, which is expected to help around 2000 more families.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to focus on bringing down the outstanding caseload by investing in more judicial sitting days and increasing the overall level of disposals. Cases with the most significant safeguarding issues remain our priority, and where suitable, cases are being heard remotely to continue maximising our use of our estate.</p>
answering member constituency Croydon South remove filter
answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-09-15T16:15:14.77Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-15T16:15:14.77Z
answering member
4503
label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
tabling member
4610
label Biography information for Bambos Charalambous more like this
1354494
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-10more like thismore than 2021-09-10
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Family Proceedings more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help ensure that accurate information is provided to the family courts by the criminal courts when allegations of abuse or criminal convictions are made in family court proceedings. more like this
tabling member constituency Enfield, Southgate more like this
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Bambos Charalambous more like this
uin 47038 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-15more like thismore than 2021-09-15
answer text <p>The ‘2013 Protocol and Good Practice Model’ for disclosure of information in cases of alleged child abuse provides for the local authority to notify the police on issue of family court proceedings, if not before. This notification serves as a request for disclosure to the police.</p><p> </p><p>In April 2021, amendments were made to rules 3.3 and 3.5 of the Criminal Procedure Rules. These changes imposed a duty on parties to criminal proceedings to alert the criminal court to any related family proceedings and encourage the exchange of relevant information with a court dealing with those proceedings. Information about criminal proceedings may be obtained from criminal courts under Part 5 of the Criminal Procedure Rules by those who are parties to the criminal proceedings and by members of the public generally.</p><p> </p><p>The Government regularly considers how the join up between the criminal and family jurisdictions can be improved. In 2022, we aim to pilot a new “one family, one judge” approach to hearing cases where the same judge will hear the criminal and family court proceedings.</p>
answering member constituency Croydon South remove filter
answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-09-15T16:16:02.547Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-15T16:16:02.547Z
answering member
4503
label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
tabling member
4610
label Biography information for Bambos Charalambous more like this
1354495
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-10more like thismore than 2021-09-10
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Family Proceedings more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help ensure the prompt rectification of errors that are identified in reports submitted in family court proceedings. more like this
tabling member constituency Enfield, Southgate more like this
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Bambos Charalambous more like this
uin 47039 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-15more like thismore than 2021-09-15
answer text <p>The manner in which errors or alleged errors contained within a report submitted in family court proceedings are rectified is a matter for the court to decide, however in all cases the court will seek for such errors to be dealt with promptly and without undue delay.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR) Part 1 “the overriding objective” requires the court to deal with cases expeditiously and fairly and for the parties to assist the court in this objective. This general obligation could require the court, or the parties, to act to ensure any issues with a report are rectified.</p><p> </p><p>Depending on the nature of the error contained within a report, if the court considers that the error needs to be rectified in the written report, the court could use its general case management powers (FPR rule 4.1) to direct that an amended or addendum report be submitted to the court.</p><p> </p><p>Where it is alleged by one or more of the parties that a report contains errors, the accuracy and veracity of the information included within the report can be tested during the court hearing, in order for the court to make a determination on this issue.</p><p> </p><p>Proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against anyone who makes, or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth without an honest belief in its truth. (FPR, rule 17.6)</p>
answering member constituency Croydon South remove filter
answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-09-15T16:18:28.78Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-15T16:18:28.78Z
answering member
4503
label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
tabling member
4610
label Biography information for Bambos Charalambous more like this
1353926
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-08more like thismore than 2021-09-08
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Ministry of Justice: Listed Buildings more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will publish the (a) properties classified as heritage assets by his Department, (b) most recent estimate of the value of those properties and (c) annual income derived from those properties. more like this
tabling member constituency East Worthing and Shoreham more like this
tabling member printed
Tim Loughton more like this
uin 45034 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-13more like thismore than 2021-09-13
answer text <p>The MoJ is advised on the management of designated heritage assets in its portfolio by Historic England’s Government Historic Estate Unit.</p><p> </p><p>Further details can be found here:</p><p>https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/our-planning-services/advice-for-government-historic-estates/</p><p> </p><p>The MoJ does not collect or collate data on the property value.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Croydon South remove filter
answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
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less than 2021-09-13T15:34:48.84Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-13T15:34:48.84Z
answering member
4503
label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
tabling member
114
label Biography information for Tim Loughton more like this
1353302
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-07more like thismore than 2021-09-07
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Probate: Standards more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the time taken to grant probate; and what plans he has to improve that service. more like this
tabling member constituency New Forest West more like this
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Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
uin 44159 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-10more like thismore than 2021-09-10
answer text <p>The most recently published information regarding combined waiting times for a grant of probate, on paper and digital cases, covers January 2021 to March 2021 and is published on gov.uk via Family Court Statistics Quarterly (Table 25):</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/family-court-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2021" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/family-court-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2021</a></p><p>Despite the unprecedented challenges faced by the probate service during the Covid 19 pandemic, and as a result of HMCTS increasing resources to meet demand, the average length of time taken for a grant of probate following receipt of the documents required has been maintained at between four to six weeks.</p><p>HMCTS continues to invest in the improvement of the online Probate system which was developed as part of the wider HMCTS Reform Programme to further streamline ways of working resulting in a system that is simpler and easy to understand for applicants; is accessible; and more efficient and robust to run.</p><p>Further information regarding how HMCTS is collaborating with service users to enhance the service can be found at <a href="https://insidehmcts.blog.gov.uk/2021/08/06/collaborating-is-key-to-enhancing-probate-users-experience-of-using-myhmcts/" target="_blank">https://insidehmcts.blog.gov.uk/2021/08/06/collaborating-is-key-to-enhancing-probate-users-experience-of-using-myhmcts/</a></p>
answering member constituency Croydon South remove filter
answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-09-10T16:00:23.31Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-10T16:00:23.31Z
answering member
4503
label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
tabling member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
1353325
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-07more like thismore than 2021-09-07
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Television Licences: Non-payment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many and what proportion of people prosecuted for TV licence evasion in each year since 2015 were women. more like this
tabling member constituency East Renfrewshire more like this
tabling member printed
Kirsten Oswald more like this
uin 44372 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-15more like thismore than 2021-09-15
answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice has published information on prosecutions for TV licence evasion in England and Wales, up to December 2020, available in the ‘Outcomes by Offence’ data tool, which can be found here:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987715/outcomes-by-offence-2020.xlsx" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987715/outcomes-by-offence-2020.xlsx</a></p><p> </p><p>For prosecutions of women for this offence, follow the steps below.</p><ul><li>Select ‘191A Television licence evasion’ in the Offence filter</li><li>To view male and female prosecutions, click anywhere in the table to bring up the pivot table field list and drag ‘sex’ into the rows field.</li><li>The number of males prosecuted will be found on Row 24 and the number of females prosecuted will be found on Row 25.</li></ul> more like this
answering member constituency Croydon South remove filter
answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
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less than 2021-09-15T16:13:46.99Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-15T16:13:46.99Z
answering member
4503
label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
tabling member
4413
label Biography information for Kirsten Oswald more like this
1353370
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-07more like thismore than 2021-09-07
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Asylum: Afghanistan more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate he has made of the number of asylum cases from applicants from Afghanistan (a) in progress and (b) awaiting trial in the First-Tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum). more like this
tabling member constituency Tottenham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr David Lammy more like this
uin 44172 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-10more like thismore than 2021-09-10
answer text <p>The information that would allow this question to be answered accurately is not held centrally. HMCTS is working to clear the outstanding caseload caused by the pandemic and will ensure that there is capacity to manage any additional appeals that may flow from the state of affairs in Afghanistan.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Croydon South remove filter
answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
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less than 2021-09-10T13:58:14.763Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-10T13:58:14.763Z
answering member
4503
label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
tabling member
206
label Biography information for Mr David Lammy more like this
1353371
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-07more like thismore than 2021-09-07
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Legal Aid Scheme: Domestic Abuse more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many domestic abuse survivors have had an application for legal aid denied in each year since 2010. more like this
tabling member constituency Tottenham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr David Lammy more like this
uin 44173 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-10more like thismore than 2021-09-10
answer text <p>Legal aid is available to obtain an injunction to protect survivors of domestic violence. This is not subject to any upper means limit; applicants cannot be found financially ineligible for this form of support.</p><p> </p><p>Save for the above, whether someone is a survivor of domestic violence is not recorded for types of legal aid for other categories of law, eligibility for which would be subject to the applicable means and merits tests.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Croydon South remove filter
answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-09-10T16:01:25.21Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-10T16:01:25.21Z
answering member
4503
label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
tabling member
206
label Biography information for Mr David Lammy more like this
1353375
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-07more like thismore than 2021-09-07
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Courts: Closures more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which courts that have been closed since 2010 have yet to be sold; and what the cost to the Government has been of each of those court premises since they were closed. more like this
tabling member constituency Tottenham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr David Lammy more like this
uin 44176 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-10more like thismore than 2021-09-10
answer text <p>The table below provides a list of former court buildings which are closed and unsold. Three of these buildings are currently being used as Nightingale courts as a temporary measure as we recover from the impacts of COVID-19.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Court</p></td><td><p>Notes</p></td><td><p>Holding Costs since closure</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Chichester Magistrates’ Court and Combined Court</p></td><td><p>Operating as a temporary Nightingale court since 6 April 2021.</p></td><td><p>£556,242</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Chorley Magistrates Court</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>£275,984</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Exeter Magistrates Court</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>£91,784</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Fleetwood Magistrates Court</p></td><td><p>Operating as a temporary Nightingale court since 24 August 2020.</p></td><td><p>£123,041</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Harlow Magistrates Court</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>£153,362</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Hartlepool Magistrates Court</p></td><td><p>We expect these costs to reduce by c.£200,000 due to a service charge rebate.</p></td><td><p>£476,193</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Maidenhead Magistrates Court</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>£391,241</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Scunthorpe Magistrates and County Court</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>£432,597</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Telford County Court</p></td><td><p>Operating as a temporary Nightingale court since 17 July 2020.</p></td><td><p>£252,115</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Holding costs include utilities, rates, maintenance and security, and with the exception of the Nightingale courts, are from the closure of the court until 31<sup>st</sup> August 2021. For the Nightingale courts, holding costs are calculated until their date of temporary reopening.</p><p> </p><p>We assessed all unsold former court buildings as potential Nightingale courts, but due to condition issues and operational limitations, only the three buildings noted were suitable.</p><p> </p><p>The decision to close any court is not taken lightly. It only happens following full public consultation and only when effective access to justice can be maintained. Courts that have closed were either underused, dilapidated or too close to another court.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Croydon South remove filter
answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-09-10T13:59:56.437Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-10T13:59:56.437Z
answering member
4503
label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
tabling member
206
label Biography information for Mr David Lammy more like this