The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) publishes an annual violence against women and girls report, which includes national level data on the number of convictions for domestic abuse and supports the assessment of the effectiveness of Government policy on domestic violence.<\/p>
The latest data, published in June 2015, showed that the volume of convictions in 2014-15 reached 68,601 \u2013 a rise of 10,325 convictions since 2013-14 and the highest volume ever.<\/p>
The Office for National Statistics also publishes data on the prevalence of domestic abuse in the Crime Survey for England and Wales. Latest data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales shows that 6.1% of adults aged 16-59 were a victim of \u2018Any Domestic Abuse\u2019 in 2014-15 \u2013 the lowest estimate since these questions were first asked in the 2004-05 survey.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4110", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Staffordshire Moorlands"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Karen Bradley"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2016-01-11", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "groupedQuestionUIN" : {"_value" : "21261"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2016-01-11T15:37:37.803Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2016-01-06", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Domestic Abuse: Convictions"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 5 January 2016 to Question 20252, if she will collect information centrally on convictions for domestic violence.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1470", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ian C. Lucas"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Wrexham"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Ian C. Lucas"} ], "uin" : "21262"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443036", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443036/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The Government definition of extremism is 'vocal or active opposition to our fundamental values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and the mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.' We have been consistent on this since 2011 and have reaffirmed this definition in the Counter-Extremism Strategy.<\/p>
The overwhelming majority of people in this country support these values and condemn those who try to undermine them.<\/p>
The Government would not consider the \u2018claim\u2019 that an individual\u2019s religion is \u2018the only one true faith\u2019 to be extremist.<\/p>
We are clear that Government should not restrict anyone\u2019s freedom of speech or right to practise a faith. These are core values that help to make our country great. However we shouldn\u2019t allow the extremist voice to go unchallenged, causing harm to our society and promoting hatred and division.<\/p>
The Government has engaged on the strategy, and will continue to engage with partners - including faith groups, communities and civic society groups on the new proposed powers to tackle the most dangerous extremists. This provides an opportunity to consult on the proposed powers further, and ensure that sufficient safeguards are in place to protect our rights to free speech and debate.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4110", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Staffordshire Moorlands"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Karen Bradley"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2016-01-14", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "groupedQuestionUIN" : [{"_value" : "21382"} , {"_value" : "21383"} , {"_value" : "21385"} , {"_value" : "21386"} ], "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2016-01-14T16:21:59.483Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2016-01-06", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Radicalism"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Government's Counter-Extremism Strategy, published in October 2015, what constitutes non-violent extremism.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/47", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Gerald Howarth"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Aldershot"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Sir Gerald Howarth"} ], "uin" : "21384"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443037", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443037/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The Government definition of extremism is 'vocal or active opposition to our fundamental values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and the mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.' We have been consistent on this since 2011 and have reaffirmed this definition in the Counter-Extremism Strategy.<\/p>
The overwhelming majority of people in this country support these values and condemn those who try to undermine them.<\/p>
The Government would not consider the \u2018claim\u2019 that an individual\u2019s religion is \u2018the only one true faith\u2019 to be extremist.<\/p>
We are clear that Government should not restrict anyone\u2019s freedom of speech or right to practise a faith. These are core values that help to make our country great. However we shouldn\u2019t allow the extremist voice to go unchallenged, causing harm to our society and promoting hatred and division.<\/p>
The Government has engaged on the strategy, and will continue to engage with partners - including faith groups, communities and civic society groups on the new proposed powers to tackle the most dangerous extremists. This provides an opportunity to consult on the proposed powers further, and ensure that sufficient safeguards are in place to protect our rights to free speech and debate.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4110", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Staffordshire Moorlands"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Karen Bradley"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2016-01-14", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "groupedQuestionUIN" : [{"_value" : "21382"} , {"_value" : "21383"} , {"_value" : "21384"} , {"_value" : "21386"} ], "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2016-01-14T16:21:59.71Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2016-01-06", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Radicalism"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Government's Counter-Extremism Strategy, published in October 2015, what her definition is of non-violent expressions of religious belief which are (a) extreme and (b) not extreme.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/47", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Gerald Howarth"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Aldershot"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Sir Gerald Howarth"} ], "uin" : "21385"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443039", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443039/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The Government definition of extremism is 'vocal or active opposition to our fundamental values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and the mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.' We have been consistent on this since 2011 and have reaffirmed this definition in the Counter-Extremism Strategy.<\/p>
The overwhelming majority of people in this country support these values and condemn those who try to undermine them.<\/p>
The Government would not consider the \u2018claim\u2019 that an individual\u2019s religion is \u2018the only one true faith\u2019 to be extremist.<\/p>
We are clear that Government should not restrict anyone\u2019s freedom of speech or right to practise a faith. These are core values that help to make our country great. However we shouldn\u2019t allow the extremist voice to go unchallenged, causing harm to our society and promoting hatred and division.<\/p>
The Government has engaged on the strategy, and will continue to engage with partners - including faith groups, communities and civic society groups on the new proposed powers to tackle the most dangerous extremists. This provides an opportunity to consult on the proposed powers further, and ensure that sufficient safeguards are in place to protect our rights to free speech and debate.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4110", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Staffordshire Moorlands"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Karen Bradley"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2016-01-14", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "groupedQuestionUIN" : [{"_value" : "21382"} , {"_value" : "21383"} , {"_value" : "21384"} , {"_value" : "21385"} ], "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2016-01-14T16:21:59.787Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2016-01-06", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Radicalism"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to paragraph 113 of the Government's Counter-Extremism Strategy, published in October 2015, what definition her Department uses of extremism; and what steps she is taking to ensure that that definition does not close down debate or limit free speech.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/47", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Gerald Howarth"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Aldershot"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Sir Gerald Howarth"} ], "uin" : "21386"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443041", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443041/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The Government definition of extremism is 'vocal or active opposition to our fundamental values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and the mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.' We have been consistent on this since 2011 and have reaffirmed this definition in the Counter-Extremism Strategy.<\/p>
The overwhelming majority of people in this country support these values and condemn those who try to undermine them.<\/p>
The Government would not consider the \u2018claim\u2019 that an individual\u2019s religion is \u2018the only one true faith\u2019 to be extremist.<\/p>
We are clear that Government should not restrict anyone\u2019s freedom of speech or right to practise a faith. These are core values that help to make our country great. However we shouldn\u2019t allow the extremist voice to go unchallenged, causing harm to our society and promoting hatred and division.<\/p>
The Government has engaged on the strategy, and will continue to engage with partners - including faith groups, communities and civic society groups on the new proposed powers to tackle the most dangerous extremists. This provides an opportunity to consult on the proposed powers further, and ensure that sufficient safeguards are in place to protect our rights to free speech and debate.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4110", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Staffordshire Moorlands"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Karen Bradley"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2016-01-14", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "groupedQuestionUIN" : [{"_value" : "21383"} , {"_value" : "21384"} , {"_value" : "21385"} , {"_value" : "21386"} ], "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2016-01-14T16:21:59.547Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2016-01-06", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Radicalism"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Government's Counter-Extremism Strategy, published in October 2015, whether a religious group or individual which claims that their religion is the only one true faith is included in its definition of extremism.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/47", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Gerald Howarth"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Aldershot"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Sir Gerald Howarth"} ], "uin" : "21382"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443042", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443042/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The Government definition of extremism is 'vocal or active opposition to our fundamental values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and the mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.' We have been consistent on this since 2011 and have reaffirmed this definition in the Counter-Extremism Strategy.<\/p>
The overwhelming majority of people in this country support these values and condemn those who try to undermine them.<\/p>
The Government would not consider the \u2018claim\u2019 that an individual\u2019s religion is \u2018the only one true faith\u2019 to be extremist.<\/p>
We are clear that Government should not restrict anyone\u2019s freedom of speech or right to practise a faith. These are core values that help to make our country great. However we shouldn\u2019t allow the extremist voice to go unchallenged, causing harm to our society and promoting hatred and division.<\/p>
The Government has engaged on the strategy, and will continue to engage with partners - including faith groups, communities and civic society groups on the new proposed powers to tackle the most dangerous extremists. This provides an opportunity to consult on the proposed powers further, and ensure that sufficient safeguards are in place to protect our rights to free speech and debate.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4110", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Dame Karen Bradley"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Staffordshire Moorlands"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Karen Bradley"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2016-01-14", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "groupedQuestionUIN" : [{"_value" : "21382"} , {"_value" : "21384"} , {"_value" : "21385"} , {"_value" : "21386"} ], "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2016-01-14T16:21:59.617Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Home Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2016-01-06", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Radicalism"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Government's Counter-Extremism Strategy, published in October 2015, what plans the Government has to consult with faith groups on its definition of extremism.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/47", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Gerald Howarth"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Aldershot"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Sir Gerald Howarth"} ], "uin" : "21383"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443043", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443043/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The table below shows the breakdown of the claimed location of exploitation for the 2,340 potential victims referred to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) in 2014. The geographical location of exploitation is recorded by police force area only, for reporting and statistical purposes.<\/p>
YEAR<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2014<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Police for area of exploitation (claimed)<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Total<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Avon & Somerset<\/p><\/td> 16<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Bedfordshire<\/p><\/td> 12<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Cambridgeshire<\/p><\/td> 31<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Cheshire<\/p><\/td> 6<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Cleveland<\/p><\/td> 8<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Derbyshire<\/p><\/td> 6<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Devon & Cornwall<\/p><\/td> 8<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Dorset<\/p><\/td> 10<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Durham<\/p><\/td> 3<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Dyfed-Powys<\/p><\/td> 2<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Essex<\/p><\/td> 12<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Gloucestershire<\/p><\/td> 2<\/p><\/td><\/tr> GMP<\/p><\/td> 38<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Gwent<\/p><\/td> 5<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Hampshire<\/p><\/td> 21<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Hertfordshire<\/p><\/td> 4<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Humberside<\/p><\/td> 2<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Kent<\/p><\/td> 26<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Lancashire<\/p><\/td> 2<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Leicestershire<\/p><\/td> 7<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Lincolnshire<\/p><\/td> 8<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Merseyside<\/p><\/td> 7<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Metropolitan<\/p><\/td> 232<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Multiple locations<\/p><\/td> 83<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Norfolk<\/p><\/td> 7<\/p><\/td><\/tr> North Yorkshire<\/p><\/td> 13<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Northamptonshire<\/p><\/td> 2<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Northumbria<\/p><\/td> 12<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Nottinghamshire<\/p><\/td> 14<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Police Scotland<\/p><\/td> 44<\/p><\/td><\/tr> PSNI<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td><\/tr> South Wales<\/p><\/td> 7<\/p><\/td><\/tr> South Yorkshire<\/p><\/td> 14<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Staffordshire<\/p><\/td> 3<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Suffolk<\/p><\/td> 3<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Surrey<\/p><\/td> 1<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Sussex<\/p><\/td> 8<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Thames Valley<\/p><\/td> 17<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Warwickshire<\/p><\/td> 4<\/p><\/td><\/tr> West Mercia<\/p><\/td> 5<\/p><\/td><\/tr> West Midlands<\/p><\/td> 51<\/p><\/td><\/tr> West Yorkshire<\/p><\/td> 87<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Wiltshire<\/p><\/td> 19<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Overseas<\/p><\/td> 432<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Unknown / Not recorded*<\/p><\/td> 1016<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Total<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2340<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> * \u201cUnknown/not-recorded\u201d cases are ones where: \u2022 potential victims did not know the location of exploitation; and / or<\/p> \u2022 potential victims have been moved with the intention to exploit but have been identified before an act of exploitation has taken place; and / or<\/p> \u2022 frontline workers did not accurately record this data when initial referrals were made<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in which (a) towns, (b) cities and (c) regions were the recorded locations of exploitation of potential victims of human trafficking referred to the UK National Referral Mechanism in 2014.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/443049/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " Rape and sexual violence are devastating crimes which we remain committed to tackling. We expect every report of rape to be treated seriously from the point of disclosure, every victim to be treated with dignity, and every investigation and every prosecution to be conducted thoroughly and professionally.<\/p> We continue to work with the police to look at ways to improve their response to rape and sexual assault. We have supported the publication of data on rape for every police force in the country as a basis for improving recording and investigations of this crime. The Rape Action Plan, led by the Crown Prosecution Service and the National Policing lead for rape, ensures that investigators and prosecutors have both the right tools for handling these cases, and referrals from the police to prosecutors are improved to increase successful prosecutions.<\/p> We want victims to have the confidence to report these crimes to the police, knowing they will get the support they need and that everything will be done to bring offenders to justice, no matter where the offence takes place. Police recorded rape increased by 43% (to 31,621 offences) in the year ending June 2015 compared with the previous year. We do not hold figures on the number of rapes in England and Wales that took place in universities. This significant rise in the reporting of rape is the result of a renewed focus on the quality of crime recording and a greater willingness of victims to come forward. These can only be positive developments in our fight to end abuse.<\/p>"}
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, "date" : {"_value" : "2016-01-06", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
, "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Sexual Offences: Universities"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to improve police responses to sexual assaults and rapes at universities.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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