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1364032

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date	27/10/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Air Pollution: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what steps he is taking to help ensure that countries commit to reductions in air pollution at COP26.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	64546
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2021 answer text <p>Carbon emission reduction policies do, in fact, have the potential to improve air quality; rapidly moving away from coal towards renewable energy will provide cleaner air and better health outcomes for all citizens. As set out in the Net Zero Strategy, the UK will pursue decarbonisation options that leave the environment in a better state for the next generation by improving air quality, minimising adverse impacts on human health. The UK is continuing to take urgent action to curb the impact air pollution has on our citizens and communities, including through our landmark Environment Bill and Clean Air Strategy.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 64547 64548 question first answered 08/11/2021 15:39:29 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1364033

registered interest
date	27/10/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Air Pollution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what priority reductions in air pollution levels have in the Government's COP26 negotiating platform.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	64547
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2021 answer text <p>Carbon emission reduction policies do, in fact, have the potential to improve air quality; rapidly moving away from coal towards renewable energy will provide cleaner air and better health outcomes for all citizens. As set out in the Net Zero Strategy, the UK will pursue decarbonisation options that leave the environment in a better state for the next generation by improving air quality, minimising adverse impacts on human health. The UK is continuing to take urgent action to curb the impact air pollution has on our citizens and communities, including through our landmark Environment Bill and Clean Air Strategy.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 64546 64548 question first answered 08/11/2021 15:39:29 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1364034

registered interest
date	27/10/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Air Pollution
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what assessment he has made of the urgency of taking steps to tackle air pollution on public health; what steps he will take at COP26 to ensure that any agreement includes a roadmap to improve air quality; and if he will make reference to the inalienable right to breathe clean air in any agreement.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	64548
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2021 answer text <p>Carbon emission reduction policies do, in fact, have the potential to improve air quality; rapidly moving away from coal towards renewable energy will provide cleaner air and better health outcomes for all citizens. As set out in the Net Zero Strategy, the UK will pursue decarbonisation options that leave the environment in a better state for the next generation by improving air quality, minimising adverse impacts on human health. The UK is continuing to take urgent action to curb the impact air pollution has on our citizens and communities, including through our landmark Environment Bill and Clean Air Strategy.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 64546 64547 question first answered 08/11/2021 15:39:29 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1236036

registered interest
date	21/09/2020
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Rape: Prosecutions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, with reference to CPS data summary Quarter 4 2019-2020, what recent assessment he has made of the reasons for the decline in rape prosecutions.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	92683
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2020 answer text <p>Over the last financial year 2019-20 the charging rate increased by over 10% and there was a 6.2% rise in the volume of rape cases proceeding to prosecution following a decision to charge. Although this is a promising trend which the CPS is seeking to maintain, there is clearly more to be done.</p><p>The reasons behind the recent declines in prosecutions are complex and a whole system approach is necessary to address them. There is ongoing work to improve the handling of these sensitive cases and narrow the disparity between offences reported and cases going to court.</p><p> </p><p>In July the CPS published its own rape strategy, the first of its kind for any department. There is also an ongoing cross-Government review of the criminal justice response to rape. This is examining evidence across the system about the causes of the falls in outcomes for rape and identifying solutions to reverse the trend. The CPS is actively engaged in this review and will address any issues raised honestly and openly.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 28/09/2020 08:31:53 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1169935

registered interest
date	10/01/2020
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Dangerous Driving: Victim Support Schemes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, if he will commission an inquiry into the adequacy of support services for families of victims of dangerous driving during prosecutions for that offence.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	1886
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>Supporting victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice system is a key priority for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). In cases where death has been caused by dangerous driving the CPS offers an enhanced service to bereaved families, meeting with them at crucial stages of the criminal justice process to explain the anticipated progress of the case and what is to be expected at each court hearing. The CPS commitment to bereaved families is incorporated in the Victims’ Code.</p><p>Where a victim or a bereaved family, in a dangerous driving case, is not satisfied with a decision by the CPS not to charge they can seek a review under the CPS Victims Right to Review Scheme. This scheme allows for an independent review of such decisions, which can confirm or overturn them. Bereaved families will be offered a meeting at the end of the review process to discuss the outcome.</p><p>The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (Victims’ Code) outlines the services victims are entitled to receive, including updates on the progress of their case during an investigation or prosecution. The Government will be consulting shortly on changes to the Victims’ Code, in line with the commitment in its cross-government Victims Strategy.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 16/01/2020 16:38:15 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1169936

registered interest
date	10/01/2020
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Restraining Orders: Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, what assessment he has made of the effect of restraining orders on the career prospects of defendants who have been acquitted.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	1887
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2020 answer text <p>Restraining orders are civil orders under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, though they may be issued in criminal proceedings. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has not made any assessment of the effect of restraining orders on the career prospects of defendants who have been acquitted. The AGO is not responsible for policy related to assessing the impact of restraining orders, nor is it responsible for the relevant legislation.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 30/01/2020 17:46:37 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1169772

registered interest
date	09/01/2020
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Katelyn Dawson
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, if he will undertake a review of the decision by the CPS not to prosecute the driver responsible for the death of 15-year-old school girl Katelyn Dawson.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	1686
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2020 answer text <p>This is indeed a tragic case and I offer my sincere condolences to Katelyn Dawson’s family and friends. This case has been reviewed multiple times, culminating in an independent review by senior external Counsel which found that the case should not be prosecuted.</p><p> </p><p>The CPS determined not to bring proceedings against the driver of the vehicle as he had passed out at the wheel due to an unforeseeable medical condition. Under the Victim’s Right to Review (VRR), Katelyn’s family asked the CPS to reconsider the decision. The Chief Crown Prosecutor personally reviewed the original decision, as the first stage of the VRR process. The Chief Crown Prosecutor upheld the original decision. The Appeals and Review Unit then reviewed the case. A further independent review was then carried out by a Specialist Prosecutor. Senior Counsel external to the CPS was also instructed due to the highly sensitive nature of the case and the unusual circumstances. This second entirely independent review also concluded that the case should not be prosecuted.</p><p> </p><p>A clear and independent process is already in place to ensure victims’ rights are supported and protected and was fully operative in this case. It would therefore not be right for me to interfere with that independent process.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 14/01/2020 15:52:14 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1169938

registered interest
date	09/01/2020
answering body	Attorney General
answering dept id	88
answering dept short name	Attorney General
answering dept sort name	Attorney General
hansard heading	Dangerous Driving: Prosecutions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Attorney General, what assessment the Government has made of the effect of appeal and review processes for dangerous driving cases on access to justice for victims and their families.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	1889
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2020 answer text <p>The Victims’ Right to Review (VRR) scheme was launched in June 2013 and provides victims with the opportunity to request a review of a Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decision not to proceed with a prosecution. This can include cases where charges of death by dangerous driving have been considered.</p><p> </p><p>Access to the scheme has been deliberately designed to be as simple and transparent as possible. No reasons or justification for requesting a review are required. A simple request from the victim that they wish for the decision to be reviewed is all that is required. The VRR scheme has been endorsed by the courts and published guidance is available online.</p><p> </p><p>If the reviewing lawyer decides that the original decision was wrong, and a prosecution is required to maintain confidence in the Criminal Justice System, that decision will be overturned and proceedings reinstituted, where possible. All decision making is taken in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors. Following a review under the VRR scheme, if a victim remains dissatisfied with the decision and wishes to challenge it further, they can apply to the High Court for a judicial review.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 20/01/2020 17:09:59 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman