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1736458
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-23more like thismore than 2024-10-23
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 more like this
hansard heading Crown Court: Working Hours 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 plans her Department has to increase the number of daily sitting hours by Crown Court judges. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell remove filter
uin 10681 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-31more like thismore than 2024-10-31
answer text <p>There are no current plans to extend the standard sitting hours of the Crown Court.</p><p>The Lord Chancellor has a statutory duty to ensure there is an effective and efficient system to support the carrying on of the businesses of the courts, and that appropriate services are provided for those courts.</p><p>Alongside this, the way in which an individual sitting day is used with regards to the scheduling and sequencing of cases at the Crown Court is at the discretion of the independent judiciary. In addition to time spent hearing cases in the court room, at either end of the day judges will spend time on other judicial business including reading case files in preparation for the hearing and other aspects of case management. As a result, the hours of a given sitting day can vary from day to day.</p><p>We recognise that the Crown Court outstanding caseload remains one of the biggest challenges facing the Criminal Justice System and we are committed to reducing the caseload and bringing waiting times down.</p><p>This Government has increased the number of Crown Court sitting days to 106,500, more than in six out of the last seven years. And we will soon extend magistrates’ sentencing powers from 6 to 12 months, freeing up 2,000 days in the Crown Courts to handle the most serious cases.</p><p>Alongside this, we invest consistently in the recruitment of c.1,000 judges and tribunal members across all jurisdictions annually. Crown Court recruitment has been a particular priority and we have successfully increased the number of Circuit judges and Recorders in recent years.</p>
answering member constituency Swindon South more like this
answering member printed Heidi Alexander more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-31T16:25:34.987Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-31T16:25:34.987Z
answering member
4038
label Biography information for Heidi Alexander more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1738030
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-22more like thismore than 2024-10-22
answering body
Scotland Office more like this
answering dept id 2 more like this
answering dept short name Scotland more like this
answering dept sort name Scotland more like this
hansard heading Offshore Industry: Scotland 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 Scotland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision not to issue North Sea oil and gas licences on employment in Scotland. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell remove filter
uin 900912 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-30more like thismore than 2024-10-30
answer text <p>We are transitioning towards a clean energy future, but oil and gas production in the North Sea will be a key part of the UK energy landscape for many years to come.</p><p> </p><p>Scotland has the heritage, expertise and world-class workforce to help win this global race for high-quality green energy jobs. This Government is working closely with industry, including to introduce a new skills passport for oil and gas workers, to ensure we take the opportunities that this transition provides.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Edinburgh South more like this
answering member printed Ian Murray more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-30T17:22:58.633Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-30T17:22:58.633Z
answering member
3966
label Biography information for Ian Murray more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1735620
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading British Indian Ocean Territory: Undocumented Migrants 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 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish the agreement with St Helena on future migrants arriving on the British Indian Ocean Territory. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell remove filter
uin 10049 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>The new Memorandum of Understanding with the St Helena Government has been deposited in the library of both Houses, as communicated by the Minister for the Overseas Territories in a recent letter to the Hon Gentleman. The St Helena Government has also published the Memorandum of Understanding on their website.</p><p>The St Helena Government are responsible for any local consultation. FCDO and Home Office Ministers worked closely with St Helena's Chief Minister and her team to conclude this agreement, which was welcomed by the St Helena Government in a public statement after the signing of the agreement.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cardiff South and Penarth more like this
answering member printed Stephen Doughty more like this
grouped question UIN
9908 more like this
9909 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-28T17:17:31.96Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T17:17:31.96Z
answering member
4264
label Biography information for Stephen Doughty more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1735621
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading St Helena: Police 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 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the St Helena Government on levels of police resources on St Helena. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell remove filter
uin 10050 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>The UK Government provide funding to support the delivery of public services in St Helena, including policing. In addition, the UK Government has a long-term programme to increase capacity and capability in the Royal St Helena Police Service. During recent discussions I [Minister for the Overseas Territories] and Home Office Minister Lord Hanson discussed public services resources with the Chief Minister.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cardiff South and Penarth more like this
answering member printed Stephen Doughty more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-28T17:12:05.31Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T17:12:05.31Z
answering member
4264
label Biography information for Stephen Doughty more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1735623
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading 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 Solicitor General, if she will hold discussions with the Crown Prosecution Service on reducing the number of pre-charge cases awaiting decision. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell remove filter
uin 10051 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>Public confidence in the criminal justice is underpinned by access to swift justice. It is critical that cases progress through the system as quickly as possible, both before and after a charge is made. Improving timeliness and reducing the backlogs of outstanding cases are a priority for me and for this Government.</p><p>I will of course be holding discussions about these issues with the Crown Prosecution Service, with a view to making systemic improvements as quickly as possible.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Finchley and Golders Green more like this
answering member printed Sarah Sackman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-28T14:14:08.777Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T14:14:08.777Z
answering member 5204
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1735624
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
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 more like this
hansard heading Crown Court: 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 steps she is taking to tackle the backlog of cases awaiting Crown Court hearings. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell remove filter
uin 10052 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>The Crown Court outstanding caseload remains one of the biggest challenges facing the Criminal Justice System and we are committed to reducing the caseload and bringing waiting times down.</p><p>We want to make sure every victim has the swift access to justice they deserve - however, we recognise that some cases currently take longer to conclude. This is particularly true for rape victims, who on average wait over a year for their case to go to trial. That is why we have committed to fast-tracking rape cases through the courts, ensuring timely and effective justice for victims of these abhorrent offences.</p><p>More widely, as part of our efforts to hear more cases, we have increased funding so that 106,500 sitting days can be sat at the Crown Court this year - more than six out of the last seven years - and 500 days more than the 106,000 agreed by the previous government in June.</p><p>Alongside this, we invest consistently in the recruitment of c.1,000 judges and tribunal members across all jurisdictions annually. Crown Court recruitment has been a particular priority and we have successfully increased the number of Circuit judges and Recorders in recent years. We also continue to use 18 Nightingale courtrooms across eight venues to hear more cases.</p><p>Most recently, we have announced plans to allow magistrates’ courts to hand down custodial sentences of up to 12 months for a single triable either way offence – doubling their current powers – from mid-November.</p><p>Allowing magistrates to deal with more cases will save up to 2,000 sitting days in the Crown Court, so that time can be reserved for the more serious and complex cases, helping address the Crown Court outstanding caseload.</p><p>To go further, the Government is considering what can be learned from the Lord Justice Auld’s 2001 Review, including looking again at ideas to help increase capacity in the Crown Court.</p>
answering member constituency Swindon South more like this
answering member printed Heidi Alexander more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-28T10:03:58.37Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T10:03:58.37Z
answering member
4038
label Biography information for Heidi Alexander more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1735625
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
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 more like this
hansard heading Courts: 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, what steps she is taking to improve the condition of (a) court buildings and (b) other physical infrastructure in the courts system. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell remove filter
uin 10053 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-29more like thismore than 2024-10-29
answer text <p>It is important that the infrastructure of our courts does not prevent hearings from taking place.</p><p>HMCTS has a facilities management contract with Equans for undertaking routine court maintenance which has delivered over 30,000 routine maintenance jobs across the court and tribunal estate since 1 April 2024.</p><p>Capital maintenance funding is prioritised to sites that need it most to ensure that buildings are safe, secure, meet statutory requirements and able to ensure the continuity of court and tribunal business for the longer term.</p><p>HMCTS has a range of capital estate projects planned for financial year 2024/25, including 31 roof, 16 lift and 15 boiler replacements.</p><p>As a result of this action, less than 0.1% of available sitting days across all jurisdictions are lost due to planned and unplanned maintenance. When conducting estate maintenance works, every effort is made to minimise operational impacts as far as possible.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Swindon South more like this
answering member printed Heidi Alexander more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-29T10:28:27.167Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-29T10:28:27.167Z
answering member
4038
label Biography information for Heidi Alexander more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1735476
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-18more like thismore than 2024-10-18
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading British Indian Ocean Territory: Undocumented Migrants 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 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with residents of St Helena on the housing of illegal migrants from the Chagos Islands archipelago. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell remove filter
uin 9908 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>The new Memorandum of Understanding with the St Helena Government has been deposited in the library of both Houses, as communicated by the Minister for the Overseas Territories in a recent letter to the Hon Gentleman. The St Helena Government has also published the Memorandum of Understanding on their website.</p><p>The St Helena Government are responsible for any local consultation. FCDO and Home Office Ministers worked closely with St Helena's Chief Minister and her team to conclude this agreement, which was welcomed by the St Helena Government in a public statement after the signing of the agreement.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cardiff South and Penarth more like this
answering member printed Stephen Doughty more like this
grouped question UIN
10049 more like this
9909 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-28T17:17:31.927Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T17:17:31.927Z
answering member
4264
label Biography information for Stephen Doughty more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1735477
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-18more like thismore than 2024-10-18
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading St Helena: Asylum 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 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what consultation his Department has conducted with the resident community on St Helena on the housing of illegal migrants from the Chagos Islands archipelago. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell remove filter
uin 9909 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>The new Memorandum of Understanding with the St Helena Government has been deposited in the library of both Houses, as communicated by the Minister for the Overseas Territories in a recent letter to the Hon Gentleman. The St Helena Government has also published the Memorandum of Understanding on their website.</p><p>The St Helena Government are responsible for any local consultation. FCDO and Home Office Ministers worked closely with St Helena's Chief Minister and her team to conclude this agreement, which was welcomed by the St Helena Government in a public statement after the signing of the agreement.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cardiff South and Penarth more like this
answering member printed Stephen Doughty more like this
grouped question UIN
10049 more like this
9908 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-28T17:17:31.99Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T17:17:31.99Z
answering member
4264
label Biography information for Stephen Doughty more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1734688
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-16more like thismore than 2024-10-16
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading British Nationality: Ilois 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 the Home Department, how many people of Chagossian descent have taken British nationality since 2022. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell remove filter
uin 9419 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-25more like thismore than 2024-10-25
answer text <p>We are unable to provide this data as we do not record data relating to an individual’s ancestry.</p><p>Whilst the BIOT (British Indian Oceans Territory) citizenship registration route was introduced in November 2022, there may be people of Chagossian descent who have applied outside of this route within the requested period and we would not be able to identify such cases.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Feltham and Heston more like this
answering member printed Seema Malhotra more like this
grouped question UIN 9420 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-25T11:18:03.387Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-25T11:18:03.387Z
answering member
4253
label Biography information for Seema Malhotra more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this