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	registered interest
	date	20/05/2021
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Children's Rights: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	Whether his Department has received representations on the incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law.
	tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
	tabling member printed	Kirsten Oswald
	uin	900292
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2021 answer text <p>The Member for East Renfrewshire will be aware of my decision, alongside the Advocate General’s for Scotland, to refer the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill to the Supreme Court on legislative competence grounds. We have also referred the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill.</p><p> </p><p>It would not be appropriate for me to comment in detail on what are live proceedings.</p><p> </p><p>Ultimately, our concerns with regards to these Bills do not relate to their policy content, nor to the approach the Scottish Parliament has taken in incorporating these international agreements into Scots law. Rather they relate to specific provisions in the Bill and whether they fall outside the Scottish Parliament’s legislative powers.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 20/05/2021 15:25:12 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	4413 label Biography information for Kirsten Oswald

1283783

	registered interest
	date	04/02/2021
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Courts: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking with the Lord Chancellor to tackle the court backlog.
	tabling member constituency	Luton South
	tabling member printed	Rachel Hopkins
	uin	911881
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2021 answer text <p>I have seen first-hand how innovatively and resiliently criminal justice agencies have responded to the pandemic to boost court capacity – in June 2020, I observed virtual hearings conducted via the Cloud Video Platform in Bristol Magistrates’ Court.</p><p>I have also met with various CPS Areas to discuss their approach, and know that the CPS is committed to working closely with the courts service and judiciary on court recovery work. This is an unprecedented challenge, but I have been impressed with the truly collaborative approach criminal justice partners have taken.</p> answering member constituency Fareham answering member printed Suella Braverman question first answered 04/02/2021 11:36:41 answering member 4475 label Biography information for Suella Braverman
	tabling member	4873 label Biography information for Rachel Hopkins

1249065

	registered interest
	date	05/11/2020
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Crown Prosecution Service: Standards
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to reduce the backlog of cases in the CPS.
	tabling member constituency	Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
	tabling member printed	Gerald Jones
	uin	908181
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2020 answer text <p>The CPS is working closely with partner agencies across the criminal justice system to reduce the current backlog of cases created by the Covid-19 outbreak. This includes both internal measures to deal with larger live caseloads in CPS Areas and working closely with partners to ensure maximum throughput of cases at court.</p><p> </p><p>Considerable progress is being made. In the honourable member’s constituency, Merthyr Magistrates’ Court has now reduced its backlog to pre-COVID levels.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/11/2020 14:34:17 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	4501 label Biography information for Gerald Jones

1249062

	registered interest
	date	05/11/2020
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Administration of Justice: Disclosure of Information
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to ensure that the revised Guidelines on Disclosure will result in improved performance across the criminal justice system.
	tabling member constituency	Lincoln
	tabling member printed	Karl McCartney
	uin	908177
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2020 answer text <p>I am delighted that my revised Disclosure Guidelines have now been published. These Guidelines will come into force on 31 December and will be key to the requisite culture change and thinking approach needed when investigators and prosecutors carry out their disclosure obligations.</p><p> </p><p>This will ensure that better, fairer decisions are made in criminal cases, which will help to ensure that fewer cases are dropped post-charge due to issues arising due to late disclosure.</p> answering member constituency Fareham answering member printed Suella Braverman question first answered 05/11/2020 14:25:52 answering member 4475 label Biography information for Suella Braverman
	tabling member	4028 label Biography information for Karl McCartney

1260000

	registered interest
	date	10/12/2020
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Legal Profession: Voluntary Work
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she has taken to support the pro bono community throughout the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Meriden
	tabling member printed	Saqib Bhatti
	uin	910044
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2020 answer text <p>I am proud to be one of Government’s Pro Bono Champions and show my support for the pro bono community.</p><p> </p><p>I heard from members of my Pro Bono Committee in September about the impact of the pandemic on their services, and the resilience and flexibility they have shown in the face of such adversity.</p><p> </p><p>This is not the first time the legal profession has stepped forward to help in a crisis, and I would like to put on record my gratitude to all those who have volunteered their time and expertise during this difficult time.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 10/12/2020 16:08:49 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	4818 label Biography information for Saqib Bhatti

1283782

	registered interest
	date	04/02/2021
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Sexual Offences: Prosecutions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she has taken to increase the number of prosecutions relating to rape and sexual assault.
	tabling member constituency	Bristol East
	tabling member printed	Kerry McCarthy
	uin	911874
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2021 answer text <p>I am committed to ensuring rape and sexual assault cases are conducted effectively – in fact, I recently successfully referred a point of law to the Court of Appeal to ensure that the law is clear in cases of sexual assault.</p><p>I have also engaged closely on CPS rape work, including meeting with CPS South East in December 2020 to discuss how their RASSO unit approaches these complex cases. The CPS and police also published their Joint National Action Plan on rape in January 2021 which shows their commitment to improvement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Fareham answering member printed Suella Braverman question first answered 04/02/2021 11:32:17 answering member 4475 label Biography information for Suella Braverman
	tabling member	1491 label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy

1171233

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2020
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Cybercrime: Prosecutions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent progress the CPS has made on tackling online crime.
	tabling member constituency	West Worcestershire
	tabling member printed	Harriett Baldwin
	uin	900231
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>The CPS is committed to robustly prosecuting online crime cases, including offline offences with online elements.</p><p> </p><p>In December, the CPS successfully prosecuted three men who, via fake accounts on an online dating platform, met victims to inflict horrendous violent and homophobic abuse. The defendants received significant custodial sentences of between 15 and 17 years.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 900232 question first answered 16/01/2020 16:03:31 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin

1171234

	registered interest
	date	16/01/2020
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Cybercrime: Prosecutions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent progress the CPS has made on tackling online crime.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	uin	900232
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>The CPS is committed to robustly prosecuting online crime cases, including offline offences with online elements.</p><p> </p><p>In December, the CPS successfully prosecuted three men who, via fake accounts on an online dating platform, met victims to inflict horrendous violent and homophobic abuse. The defendants received significant custodial sentences of between 15 and 17 years.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 900231 question first answered 16/01/2020 16:03:31 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1260002

	registered interest
	date	10/12/2020
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Rule of Law: Brexit
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect of the end of the transition period on the rule of law.
	tabling member constituency	Orkney and Shetland
	tabling member printed	Mr Alistair Carmichael
	uin	910058
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2020 answer text <p>The Government has been working hard to ensure a smooth end to the transition period that gives effect to the referendum result. It will continue to work with the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and final decisions are expected in the coming days.</p><p> </p><p>The duty of the Law Officers is to ensure that the Government acts lawfully at all times. I take that responsibility seriously, and that will not change after the end of the transition period, regardless of whether we reach negotiate a deal with the EU.</p> answering member constituency Fareham answering member printed Suella Braverman question first answered 10/12/2020 15:59:30 answering member 4475 label Biography information for Suella Braverman
	tabling member	1442 label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael

1259999

	registered interest
	date	10/12/2020
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Crown Prosecution Service
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment she has made of the potential effect on the CPS of the UK leaving the EU (a) with and (b) without a deal.
	tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
	tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
	uin	910031
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2020 answer text <p>The CPS has worked with other prosecutors, law enforcement, the courts, and the Home Office to ensure that effective international cooperation with EU Member States on extradition, gathering of evidence and asset recovery can continue after the Transition Period.</p><p> </p><p>Extensive preparation has taken place to prepare for the outcome of the negotiation and there are well-prepared and well-reheased plans in place – which include producing guidance and training for prosecutors. The CPS has also engaged extensively with EU counterparts in order to safeguard existing and new cases.</p> answering member constituency Fareham answering member printed Suella Braverman question first answered 10/12/2020 16:09:36 answering member 4475 label Biography information for Suella Braverman
	tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq