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Home Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Abortion: Protest 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 the Home Department, what steps the Government is putting in place to protect women accessing abortion clinics (a) in London and (b) elsewhere against protestors. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
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Vicky Foxcroft more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-20more like thismore than 2016-10-20
star this property answer text <p>The Home Office is aware of a number of recent protests outside some abortion clinics which we take extremely seriously. This country has a proud history of allowing free speech but the right to peaceful protest does not extend to harassment or threatening behaviour. The law currently provides protection against such acts.</p><p>The police have a range of powers to deal with protests outside clinics. Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986, makes it an offence to display threatening, or abusive words or images that, within the sight of someone, is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Section 14 of the Public Order Act 1986 allows the police to place conditions on the location, duration or numbers attending a public assembly. This can be applied where the police believe that the assembly may result in serious public disorder, serious damage to property, serious disruption to the life of the community, or that the purpose by the assembly organisers is to intimidate others to compel them not to do an act that they have a right to do.</p><p>The police have dispersal powers (in public places) under sections 34 and 35 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, to remove or reduce the likelihood of members of the public being harassed, alarmed or distressed, or to prevent local crime or disorder.</p><p>The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 includes criminal offences that protect individuals, who are conducting lawful activities, from harassment by protestors.</p><p>The policing of protests and the use of police powers are an operational matter for the police.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Great Yarmouth more like this
star this property answering member printed Brandon Lewis more like this
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less than 2016-10-20T12:45:35.323Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-20T12:45:35.323Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
600708
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum 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 the Home Department, what provision her Department makes for asylum seekers who require documents from their country of origin to normalise their immigration status. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
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Vicky Foxcroft more like this
star this property uin 48324 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 2016-10-20more like thismore than 2016-10-20
star this property answer text <p>All asylum seekers are expected to provide any documents they have as part of the asylum process. We do not expect asylum seekers to contact the authorities of their country of origin while their claim is being processed. Where refugee status is granted, a Biometric Residence Permit is issued. This provides immigration status details.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Scarborough and Whitby more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Robert Goodwill more like this
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less than 2016-10-20T14:46:24.297Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-20T14:46:24.297Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Robert Goodwill more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
600637
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Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept id 31 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Women and Equalities more like this
star this property hansard heading British Overseas Territories: Marriage 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 Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that same-sex marriages are recognised in all British Overseas Territories; and what recent (a) meetings and (b) correspondence she has had on that issue. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
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Vicky Foxcroft more like this
star this property uin 48323 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-11-08more like thismore than 2016-11-08
star this property answer text <p>The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 enabled overseas same sex marriages to be recognised as marriages in England and Wales since 13 March 2014. Non-marital overseas relationships, such as civil unions, are also recognised as civil partnerships in England and Wales under the Civil Partnership Act 2004.</p><p> </p><p>As responsibility for legislating on marriage law is a devolved competency for British Overseas Territories, the UK Government cannot ensure that same-sex marriages are recognised in all Territories. However, following the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, the UK Government wrote to all British Overseas Territory Governments to advise them of the change in UK law; to encourage them to introduce similar provisions in their territories; and to ascertain if they had any immediate plans to legislate in this area.</p><p> </p><p>We received a mixed response. The majority of Territories explained that they had no immediate plans to follow the UK approach but others did identify that they would consider introducing legislation. Since that correspondence, the Pitcairn Islands have legislated to introduce same sex marriage and we understand others will follow.</p><p> </p><p>More widely, the UK Government continues to raise LGBT equalities with the Overseas Territories. Earlier this month, Baroness Anelay addressed LGBT issues when she spoke to the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly. The Solicitor General will also co-chair a session in November with the Rt. Hon Baroness Anelay, Minister for the Overseas Territories, on human rights at the Joint Ministerial Council.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government will continue to work with the British Overseas Territories on LGB&amp;T equality and wider human rights issues. We stand ready to offer support to any Territory wishing to follow the UK’s approach.</p>
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 2016-11-08T14:50:45.237Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-08T14:50:45.237Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
600586
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Culture, Media and Sport more like this
star this property hansard heading Broadband: Greater London 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 Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to provide each London borough council with the necessary provisions to ensure that all residents can access superfast broadband. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
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Vicky Foxcroft more like this
star this property uin 48314 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-21more like thismore than 2016-10-21
star this property answer text <p>The Government is encouraging the commercial sector to extend coverage across cities. BT has announced £50 million of investment in new commercial coverage, much of which will be aimed at London, and Virgin Media has announced a demand led investment programme of £3 billion over the next few years. There are also many other active suppliers in London.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency West Suffolk more like this
star this property answering member printed Matt Hancock more like this
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less than 2016-10-21T11:29:57.24Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-21T11:29:57.24Z
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star this property label Biography information for Matt Hancock more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
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Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept id 7 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property hansard heading Housing: Domestic Abuse 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 Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of reductions in local government budgets on the level of provision of housing for people affected by domestic violence. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
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Vicky Foxcroft more like this
star this property uin 48321 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-20more like thismore than 2016-10-20
star this property answer text <p>Domestic abuse is a devastating crime and we are committed to ensuring that no victim of domestic abuse is turned away from the support they need.</p><p>Our Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, launched earlier this year, sets out our ambition to improve services for women suffering from domestic abuse, dedicating £40 million of extra funding for securing the future of refuges and other accommodation-based services. This builds on the £13.5 million provided in the last spending review period. In addition, we will be providing a package of non-financial support, including commissioning guidance and tools, and expert support to help all local areas improve local commissioning, support early intervention and develop coherent pathways of support for victims of these crimes.</p><p>The Government is clear that local areas are best placed to understand local needs for services and we have devolved power and responsibility accordingly. Local areas must do the right thing and provide services that are responsive to the needs of victims of domestic abuse. Local areas should assess the need for housing for victims of domestic abuse within their local area and manage their budgets in a way that meets the need. The Government has made clear to local authorities that people who are homeless and require urgent rehousing as a result of abuse should normally be given high priority for social housing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Nuneaton more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Marcus Jones more like this
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less than 2016-10-20T17:05:44.747Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-20T17:05:44.747Z
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
600546
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HM Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
star this property hansard heading Inheritance Tax: Tax Avoidance 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 Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to reduce inheritance tax avoidance. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
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Vicky Foxcroft more like this
star this property uin 48317 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-21more like thismore than 2016-10-21
star this property answer text <p>The Government is committed to tacking all forms of tax avoidance, including inheritance tax (IHT) avoidance, and has introduced a range of targeted changes to address inappropriate use of the current IHT rules. These include measures to stop IHT avoidance by the use of trusts and widening the IHT Disclosure of Tax Avoidance Schemes regulations<strong>. </strong></p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Battersea more like this
star this property answering member printed Jane Ellison more like this
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less than 2016-10-21T11:27:33.517Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-21T11:27:33.517Z
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star this property label Biography information for Jane Ellison more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
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Home Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Paedophilia: Victims more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that family members who report paedophilia to the police are treated as victims instead of witnesses. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
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Vicky Foxcroft more like this
star this property uin 48320 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-26more like thismore than 2016-10-26
star this property answer text <p>Unless a person is the subject of the abuse or behaviour reported to the police then they are not a ‘victim’ for the purposes of a criminal investigation or prosecution. A person who makes a complaint where they have not themselves suffered abuse, or is the subject of a complaint made by others, is a ‘witness’ in terms of involvement or participation in the Criminal Justice System process.</p><p>However, the police recognise the vulnerability of witnesses from family environments in coming forward to report such crimes. The College of Policing have published Authorised Professional Practice (APP) to assist the police in managing complex child abuse investigations.</p><p>The APP provides that where there may be an impact on those associated with the victims then support groups are available “to provide counselling and advice to those who have been affected by allegations of abuse involving persons close to them, such as relatives and associates of victims, witnesses and suspects. Some specialist sexual violence and abuse support services may also be available locally, offering support for victims and others, including siblings and non-abusing parents or carers. Details of these support groups should be made available to those who may need them. Children’s social care also has a role in taking account of any impact on the victims and others</p>
star this property answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
star this property answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
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less than 2016-10-26T15:16:20.31Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-26T15:16:20.31Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
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4491
star this property label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
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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 more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Prisoners' Release: Greater London 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 support her Department provides to people who leave prison in London without having somewhere to live. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
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Vicky Foxcroft more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-20more like thismore than 2016-10-20
star this property answer text <p>Local Authorities are statutorily responsible for working with and supporting an individual in order to assist them into securing settled accommodation. However, as part of our probation reforms, all offenders get targeted support when they leave prison to help them reintegrate into society. This includes working with local partners to help them find accommodation.</p><p> </p><p>Up until 2014/15 prisons were responsible for collecting information on accommodation outcomes for prisoners on release. The figures are based on prisoners self-reporting. Figures for the percentage of prisoners released into settled accommodation for the financial years 2010-11 to 2014-15 are published on gov.uk.</p><p> </p><p>From 1 May 2015 Community Rehabilitation Companies became responsible for helping offenders obtain suitable accommodation as part of their Through the Gate resettlement services. Information on what proportion of prisoners left prisons with settled accommodation for the financial year 2015-2016 and monthly information since April 2016 is not available centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p>
star this property answering member constituency East Surrey more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 48419 more like this
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less than 2016-10-20T13:47:46.657Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-20T13:47:46.657Z
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
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4491
star this property label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
600745
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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 more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Justice more like this
star this property hansard heading Prisoners' Release: Homelessness more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate her Department has made of the number of ex-offenders who (a) left prison with no fixed address and (b) became homeless after leaving prison in the latest period for which figures are available. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
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Vicky Foxcroft more like this
star this property uin 48419 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-20more like thismore than 2016-10-20
star this property answer text <p>Local Authorities are statutorily responsible for working with and supporting an individual in order to assist them into securing settled accommodation. However, as part of our probation reforms, all offenders get targeted support when they leave prison to help them reintegrate into society. This includes working with local partners to help them find accommodation.</p><p> </p><p>Up until 2014/15 prisons were responsible for collecting information on accommodation outcomes for prisoners on release. The figures are based on prisoners self-reporting. Figures for the percentage of prisoners released into settled accommodation for the financial years 2010-11 to 2014-15 are published on gov.uk.</p><p> </p><p>From 1 May 2015 Community Rehabilitation Companies became responsible for helping offenders obtain suitable accommodation as part of their Through the Gate resettlement services. Information on what proportion of prisoners left prisons with settled accommodation for the financial year 2015-2016 and monthly information since April 2016 is not available centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p>
star this property answering member constituency East Surrey more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 48318 more like this
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less than 2016-10-20T13:47:46.72Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-20T13:47:46.72Z
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3980
star this property label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
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4491
star this property label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
600570
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Department for Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept id 7 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
star this property hansard heading Private Rented Housing: Greater London 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 Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support London boroughs in areas where the number of rogue private landlords is increasing. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
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Vicky Foxcroft more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2016-10-21more like thismore than 2016-10-21
star this property answer text <p>The Government has made £12 million available to a range of local authorities to help them crack down on rogue landlords. £6.6 milion of that funding was provided to London boroughs. Through the Housing and Planning Act 2016, the Government is introducing a package of measures to help local authorities go further in tackling rogue landlords. They include a database of rogue landlords and property agents, banning orders for prolific and serious offenders, civil penalties of up to £30,000 and extended Rent Repayment Orders. These provisions are expected to come into force in 2017.</p><p>On 18 October the Government also announced plans to extend mandatory licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to strengthen councils to tackle problems homes head-on and bring an end to ruthless landlords who exploit tenants and charge them extortionate rents to live in poor conditions. These measures will ensure mandatory licensing rules apply to HMOs with five or more people, and to flats above and below shops. Minimum room sizes will also apply to HMOs to help to clamp down on rogue landlords cramming tenants into unsafe and overcrowded homes.</p><p>This Government is committed to ensuring this country work for everyone, and a key part of that is ensuring everyone has a safe and secure home.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Croydon Central more like this
star this property answering member printed Gavin Barwell more like this
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less than 2016-10-21T13:35:21.75Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-21T13:35:21.75Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Barwell more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this