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416206

registered interest
date	04/09/2015
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre: Martin Narey
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his permission was (a) sought and (b) granted for Sir Martin Narey's access to Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Paul Flynn
uin	8757
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2015 answer text <p /> <p>The Secretary of State discussed the Ofsted Rainsbrook inspection with Sir Martin Narey and fully supported his proposed visit to the Secure Training Centre. The Secretary of State discussed his assessment of the Centre when he visited Rainsbrook on 10 July.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous grouped question UIN 8758 question first answered 09/09/2015 11:19:34 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
tabling member	545 label Biography information for Paul Flynn

416207

registered interest
date	04/09/2015
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre: Martin Narey
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with Sir Martin Narey on (a) his access to Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre and (b) his subsequent report.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Paul Flynn
uin	8758
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2015 answer text <p>The Secretary of State discussed the Ofsted Rainsbrook inspection with Sir Martin Narey and fully supported his proposed visit to the Secure Training Centre. The Secretary of State discussed his assessment of the Centre when he visited Rainsbrook on 10 July.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous grouped question UIN 8757 question first answered 09/09/2015 11:19:34 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
tabling member	545 label Biography information for Paul Flynn

416397

registered interest
date	04/09/2015
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Knives: Sentencing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prosecutions have led to a custodial sentence for knife crime in each of the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	8712
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2015 answer text <p /> <p>The number of knife possession offences resulting in immediate custody in England and Wales, monthly from April 2014 to March 2015, is available via the link below. The most recent quarterly statistics were published on 11 June at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/knife-possession-sentencing-quarterly-brief-january-to-march-2015" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/knife-possession-sentencing-quarterly-brief-january-to-march-2015</a>.</p><p>Following the commencement of the relevant provisions in the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015, offenders convicted of a second offence of possession of a knife or offensive weapon and sentenced on or after 17 July 2015 face a minimum custodial sentence of six months.</p><p>The next set of statistics will be published tomorrow</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 09/09/2015 15:28:16 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

416676

registered interest
date	04/09/2015
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Young Offenders: Reoffenders
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to reduce reoffending by 18 to 25 year olds.
tabling member constituency	Bradford East
tabling member printed	Imran Hussain
uin	8958
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2015 answer text <p>The number of young adults aged 18-24 cautioned, convicted or released from custody in the 12 months ending September 2013 has fallen by 25% since 2002.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to doing more to support young adult offenders whilst they are in prison and in the community to enable them to make an effective contribution to society and to reduce the likelihood of their re-offending.</p><p> </p><p>For the first time in recent history, offenders sentenced to less than 12 months in custody will receive supervision and support on release. A diverse range of organisations, including the voluntary sector, are providing individuals with support that aims to reduce their likelihood of reoffending, including help with finding or retaining employment, accommodation, and advice on finance and debt.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 09/09/2015 15:37:44 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
tabling member	4394 label Biography information for Imran Hussain

416683

registered interest
date	04/09/2015
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Missing Persons: Guardianship
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to enable families to apply to the courts for the legal right to manage a missing family member's finance and property affairs in their absence.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	8707
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2015 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for York Outer on 15 June 2015, which can be found at <a href="http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2015-06-08/1400/" target="_blank">http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2015-06-08/1400/</a>.</p> answering member constituency Esher and Walton answering member printed Dominic Raab question first answered 09/09/2015 16:13:01 answering member 4007 label Biography information for Dominic Raab
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

391873

registered interest
date	21/07/2015
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Taxis: Guide Dogs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will introduce sentencing guidelines to stop taxis and private hire vehicles from refusing to carry guide dogs.
tabling member constituency	Copeland
tabling member printed	Mr Jamie Reed
uin	8187
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2015 answer text <p /> <p>It is an offence under section 168 of the Equalities Act 2010 to refuse to take an assistance dog in a taxi or private hire vehicle. The maximum penalty is a level 3 fine (up to £1,000)</p><p>Sentencing guidelines are a matter for the independent Sentencing Council. Guidelines are available on their website. Guidelines are not available for all offences, but there are general guidelines covering the assessment of seriousness, and magistrates’ guidelines about what to consider when determining the fine in individual cases, taking account of the seriousness of the offence and the means of the offender.</p> answering member constituency South West Bedfordshire answering member printed Andrew Selous question first answered 09/09/2015 14:46:59 answering member 1453 label Biography information for Andrew Selous
tabling member	1503 label Biography information for Mr Jamie Reed

391877

registered interest
date	21/07/2015
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Legal Aid Scheme: Immigration
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make it his policy to reinstate immigration legal aid funding for unaccompanied children.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Paul Flynn
uin	8200
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2015 answer text <p /> <p>The majority of unaccompanied children applying for permission to remain in the UK will be seeking asylum, and are therefore able to apply for legal aid. Legal aid also remains available for immigration advice for victims of trafficking and modern slavery, including child victims.</p><p> </p><p>Applications for non-asylum immigration cases involve the provision of factual information and accompanying evidence, so lawyers are not usually required.</p><p> </p><p>Civil legal aid has been retained for the highest priority cases, where life or liberty is at stake, where there is a risk of serious physical harm, loss of home, or where children may be removed from a family. Exceptional case funding may be available in non-asylum immigration cases.</p> answering member constituency North West Cambridgeshire answering member printed Mr Shailesh Vara question first answered 09/09/2015 14:19:28 answering member 1496 label Biography information for Shailesh Vara
tabling member	545 label Biography information for Paul Flynn

391514

registered interest
date	20/07/2015
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Legal Aid Scheme: Ceredigion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure the continuation of legal aid in the form of duty solicitor provision in Ceredigion.
tabling member constituency	Ceredigion
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Williams
uin	8011
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2015 answer text <p /> <p>Details of the steps we are taking in Ceredigion can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/legal-aid-crime-tender-2015" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/legal-aid-crime-tender-2015</a> (3 procurement areas update: 28 July 2015)</p> answering member constituency North West Cambridgeshire answering member printed Mr Shailesh Vara question first answered 09/09/2015 12:05:35 answering member 1496 label Biography information for Shailesh Vara
tabling member	1498 label Biography information for Mr Mark Williams

391515

registered interest
date	20/07/2015
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Legal Aid Scheme: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that debt solicitors provided through legal aid provide services bilingually in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Ceredigion
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Williams
uin	8012
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2015 answer text <p /> <p>All solicitors acting under the legal aid scheme in Wales are contractually obliged to ensure their services are accessible to and understandable by clients whose language of choice is Welsh, in accordance with the Welsh Language Act 1993 (as amended) and Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.</p> answering member constituency North West Cambridgeshire answering member printed Mr Shailesh Vara question first answered 09/09/2015 12:01:21 answering member 1496 label Biography information for Shailesh Vara
tabling member	1498 label Biography information for Mr Mark Williams

391517

registered interest
date	20/07/2015
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Legal Aid Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate has been made of the number of criminal appeals departments in law firms that have closed since the changes to legal aid funding introduced in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 were introduced.
tabling member constituency	Southport
tabling member printed	John Pugh
uin	8046
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2015 answer text <p /> <p>The Ministry of Justice has not made any estimate of the number of criminal appeals departments in law firms that have closed since the changes to legal aid funding introduced in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 were introduced.</p><p>All Criminal Legal Aid Contract holders are entitled to undertake Criminal Appeals and Reviews work.</p> answering member constituency North West Cambridgeshire answering member printed Mr Shailesh Vara question first answered 09/09/2015 11:27:51 answering member 1496 label Biography information for Shailesh Vara
tabling member	1454 label Biography information for John Pugh