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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

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

1342686

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2021
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Domestic Abuse: Prosecutions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to increase the number of prosecutions relating to domestic violence.
	tabling member constituency	Pontypridd
	tabling member printed	Alex Davies-Jones
	uin	902039
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2021 answer text <p>This Government has introduced the landmark Domestic Abuse Act 2021.</p><p>Coordinated multi-agency action and supporting victims are key components of the CPS’s ambitious programme of work published in January, which will help narrow the disparity between reporting and criminal justice outcomes.</p><p>The CPS recently hosted a virtual domestic abuse conference with the police and the courts, sharing best practice and innovation.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer grouped question UIN 902037 question first answered 01/07/2021 16:54:12 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
	tabling member	4849 label Biography information for Alex Davies-Jones

1342687

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2021
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Domestic Abuse: Prosecutions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps he is taking to increase the number of prosecutions relating to domestic violence.
	tabling member constituency	Warrington North
	tabling member printed	Charlotte Nichols
	uin	902037
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2021 answer text <p>This Government has introduced the landmark Domestic Abuse Act 2021.</p><p>Coordinated multi-agency action and supporting victims are key components of the CPS’s ambitious programme of work published in January, which will help narrow the disparity between reporting and criminal justice outcomes.</p><p>The CPS recently hosted a virtual domestic abuse conference with the police and the courts, sharing best practice and innovation.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer grouped question UIN 902039 question first answered 01/07/2021 16:54:11 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
	tabling member	4799 label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols

1342685

	registered interest
	date	01/07/2021
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Sentencing: Appeals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the referral process for members of the public and victims to request review of sentences under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
	tabling member constituency	Stoke-on-Trent North
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Gullis
	uin	902040
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2021 answer text <p>It is important that the ULS scheme is easy to operate. That is why there is no requirement to be connected to the case, and no particular form in order to make a reference.</p><p>The revised Victims’ Code, which came into force earlier this year, contains for the first time the entitlement of victims to be informed about the scheme. This ensures that victims know about the scheme, promptly after sentence and so referrals can be made within the time limit.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 01/07/2021 16:10:17 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
	tabling member	4814 label Biography information for Jonathan Gullis

1283781

	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	Rule of Law
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the importance of upholding the rule of law.
	tabling member constituency	Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
	tabling member printed	Allan Dorans
	uin	911871
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2021 answer text <p>The rule of law is at the heart of the UK constitution. The duty of the Law Officers is to ensure that the Government acts lawfully at all times. I take that responsibility seriously including in my role as legal adviser to the Government and when attending Cabinet, and that will not change.</p>I would like to take this opportunity to thank Government Legal Department lawyers for their heroic work in contributing to the Rule of Law during the pandemic, as the Government continues to be successful in Covid-related challenges. answering member constituency Fareham answering member printed Suella Braverman question first answered 04/02/2021 11:36:28 answering member 4475 label Biography information for Suella Braverman
	tabling member	4740 label Biography information for Allan Dorans

1420084

	registered interest
	date	07/02/2022
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Children: Abuse
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Attorney General, what steps he is taking to help increase the number of successful prosecutions for cases involving child abuse.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	119570
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/02/2022 answer text <p>Child sexual abuse cases are some of the most challenging, complex and sensitive cases. They are dealt with by specially trained prosecutors, working closely with the police to build the strongest possible cases that meet the legal test. In 2020-2021 there were 6,402 prosecutions for cases classified as child abuse. In the same period the conviction rate was 85.6%, an increase of 2.7% on the previous year.</p><p> </p><p>The government has successfully rolled out Section 28 for vulnerable victims and witnesses, including children, in all Crown Courts from November 2020. We know that Section 28 provisions which provide for pre-recorded cross-examination can help to improve the experience of victims by enabling them to give their evidence earlier in the process and outside of the courtroom.</p><p> </p><p>The CPS has comprehensive Legal Guidance for prosecutors on cases involving child abuse. This Guidance supports prosecutors to build strong cases and bring effective prosecutions. It is currently being updated to take account of the latest developments in law and policy.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 15/02/2022 15:59:00 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1505002

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Attorney General: Training
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Attorney General, wither reference to Section 109(4) of the Equality Act 2010, whether she has had discussions with (a) human resources and (b) employment law experts in her Department on the implications for her Department’s liability to Section 109 proceedings of removing mandatory training for civil service staff regarding their obligations under that Act.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	47417
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2022 answer text <p>There has been no change to the mandatory training for civil servants at the Attorney General’s Office.</p> answering member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole answering member printed Michael Tomlinson question first answered 22/09/2022 09:08:03 answering member 4497 label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1422061

	registered interest
	date	10/02/2022
	answering body	Attorney General
	answering dept id	88
	answering dept short name	Attorney General
	answering dept sort name	Attorney General
	hansard heading	Government Legal Department: Edenred
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Attorney General, with reference to transaction 232566 in the transparency data Complete transaction records 2021- 2022 25k and over November 2021, published on 9 February 2022, for what services EdenRed was awarded a £25,890 bonus payment by the Government Legal Department on 18 November 2021.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	122614
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/02/2022 answer text <p>Edenred is the sole supplier of employee benefits and reward solutions under the Crown Commercial Service’s Employee Benefits Framework. Edenred supplies the Government Legal Department with both employee benefits and reward solutions, including childcare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, payroll giving, employee discounts and reward and recognition bonuses. Edenred invoiced Government Legal Department £25,890 for providing reward and recognition bonuses to Government Legal Department, Attorney General’s Office and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate employees during October 2021. Bonuses may take the form of paper vouchers, eGift Cards and Gift Cards.</p><p> </p><p>334 bonuses of a value of between £30.00 and £100.00 were awarded to staff in October 2021, the average (mean) value of which was £73.79 and the most frequent (mode) value was £100.00. Employees receive the full value of the bonus and there is no additional cost for using the service.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 21/02/2022 13:02:45 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry