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747969
registered interest false more like this
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Home Office more like this
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answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government, in the light of (1) the clearing of Leigh Day and three of its solicitors of all allegations of professional misconduct, and (2) reports of further allegations by a whistle-blower against that firm, concerning claims by Iraqi civilians of abuse by British troops, whether they intend to refer that firm to the National Crime Agency for investigation of any possible criminal conduct. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Blencathra more like this
uin HL423 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-18more like thismore than 2017-07-18
answer text <p>The Government is aware of the recent media allegations of misconduct by an apparent whistle-blower, but consider it premature to refer the matter to the National Crime Agency. As the NCA would likely investigate only if these allegations have not been examined by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, the Government will need to await publication of the Tribunal’s full, reasoned decision before deciding whether it is appropriate to refer the matter to the NCA.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-18T16:24:39.383Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-18T16:24:39.383Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
497
label Biography information for Lord Blencathra more like this
747981
registered interest false more like this
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Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many EU nationals have been removed from the UK under Article 14(4)(b) of Directive 2004/38 because (1) they did not satisfy the work requirements, or (2) they were homeless. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hain more like this
uin HL435 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-17more like thismore than 2017-07-17
answer text <p>I am sorry but the data requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-17T11:32:09.083Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-17T11:32:09.083Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
567
label Biography information for Lord Hain more like this
747991
registered interest false more like this
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Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what is their action plan to tackle female genital mutilation; and what assessment they have made of the success of that plan to date. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lester of Herne Hill more like this
uin HL445 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-17more like thismore than 2017-07-17
answer text <p>Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a crime and it is child abuse. We will not tolerate a practice that can cause extreme and lifelong physical and psychological suffering to women and girls. That is why our work to end this practice is an integral part of the cross-Government Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy, which is backed by increased funding of £100M.</p><p>We have significantly strengthened the law, including introducing a new offence of failing to protect a girl from FGM, lifelong anonymity for victims, and a mandatory reporting duty requiring specified professionals to report known cases in under 18s to the police. We have also introduced FGM Protection Orders to protect women and girls at the earliest opportunity. These are already being used to good effect - since their introduction in July 2015, over 100 orders have been made.</p><p> </p><p>Raising awareness amongst frontline professionals is essential. That is why in April 2016 we published multi-agency guidance on FGM, which is statutory for the first time, and have developed free e-learning which has been completed by over 100,000 individuals to date. The Home Office’s FGM Unit is carrying out awareness raising outreach across the UK. These tools are helping increase awareness, encourage good practice, and support training.</p><p> </p><p>Significant work is under way to improve the response from health and social care professionals. The Department of Health, in partnership with the NHS, is leading a £4m national FGM Prevention Programme, and as part of the Department for Education’s £200m Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme a range of projects have been funded. DfE have also invested £375,000 to raise awareness amongst school staff and pupils.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-07-17T11:25:11.753Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-17T11:25:11.753Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
2037
label Biography information for Lord Lester of Herne Hill more like this
748016
registered interest false more like this
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Home Office more like this
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answering dept short name Home Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government, in the light of figures released by the MPS showing an increase in the number of acid attacks in London from 261 in 2015 to 454 in 2016, what action they are taking to ensure public safety. more like this
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Baroness Uddin more like this
uin HL470 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-18more like thismore than 2017-07-18
answer text <p>The Government is very concerned about the use of acid and other corrosives in violent attacks. The Government and the National Police Chiefs’ Council jointly hosted a meeting on 4 July with medical experts, police officers, retailers, and officials from a number of Government departments and agencies to share understanding about the nature of such attacks and discussed action being taken by the respective agencies. We are currently considering what further action can be taken to ensure public safety.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-07-18T11:30:28.587Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-18T11:30:28.587Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
1827
label Biography information for Baroness Uddin more like this
748017
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
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Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether acid violence is a recognised term within the criminal justice system; and if so, what is its definition. more like this
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Baroness Uddin more like this
uin HL471 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-17more like thismore than 2017-07-17
answer text <p>There is no recognised term or a specific offence of “acid violence”. However, a range of offences are relevant depending on the nature of the violence and the harm caused.</p><p>The most serious violence and harm caused by use of acid or other corrosive substances is likely to be subject to section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 causes grievous bodily harm with intent to do so. This carries a maximum life sentence. In addition, someone who has possession of acid or other corrosive substances with an intention to do harm, is likely to be considered to be in possession of an offensive weapon, which is a criminal offence.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-07-17T11:32:56.877Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-17T11:32:56.877Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
1827
label Biography information for Baroness Uddin more like this
748018
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they are considering a public safety awareness campaign of the danger of acid attacks; and what advice is being given to individuals and emergency services to minimise long-term physical deformity. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Uddin more like this
uin HL472 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-20more like thismore than 2017-07-20
answer text <p>The Home Office are working closely with a range of partners and agencies to consider the response to acid attacks including what advice is needed for individuals and medical practitioners to respond to these incidents. On 4 July, the Home Office and the National Police Chief’s Council jointly hosted a meeting with medical experts, police, retailers, and officials from a number of Government departments and agencies to share understanding about the nature of attacks and discussed action being taken by the respective agencies.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-20T15:20:45.823Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-20T15:20:45.823Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
1827
label Biography information for Baroness Uddin more like this
748020
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to put in place a protocol with police, local authorities, and other emergency services, to respond to acid attacks. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Uddin more like this
uin HL474 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answer text <p>We are working closely with the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead on the scale and nature of attacks with acid and other corrosive substances and how to respond to such attacks.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-07-11T12:59:47.573Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T12:59:47.573Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
1827
label Biography information for Baroness Uddin more like this
748024
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have held with police commissioners about the adequacy of available resources for those commissioners to fulfil their role and duties. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley more like this
uin HL478 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-17more like thismore than 2017-07-17
answer text <p>Home Office Ministers have met with a number of senior police leaders since the General Election on a wide range of issues including resources.</p><p> </p><p>We have protected overall police spending and Counter-Terrorism policing in real terms since Spending Review 2015.Every Police &amp; Crime Commissioner who maximised their local precept income in 2016-17 and 2017-18 is receiving at least the same direct resource funding in cash than they received in 2015-16.</p><p>We have a constructive and ongoing dialogue with policing about ensuring that the right powers, capabilities and resources are in place to keep t he public safe.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2017-07-17T11:25:55.923Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-17T11:25:55.923Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
748040
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service 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, what assessment the Government has made of the capacity of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service to handle multiple large-scale incidents such as that at Grenfell Tower simultaneously. more like this
tabling member constituency Denton and Reddish more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Gwynne more like this
uin 2725 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answer text <p>All Fire and Rescue Services plan for major and complex incidents. For multiple large scale incidents, if a fire and rescue service’s local capacity needs augmenting, there are well developed mutual aid arrangements so it can draw on resources from neighbouring fire and rescue services and across the country. Home Office supports specialist national resilience capabilities to respond to multiple scale incidents.</p><p> </p><p>The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) provide the coordination of support for national level incidents, working closely with the Government crisis management structures.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner more like this
answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd more like this
grouped question UIN 2726 more like this
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less than 2017-07-11T12:52:16.537Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T12:52:16.537Z
answering member
1561
label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd more like this
tabling member
1506
label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne more like this
748041
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 remove filter
answering dept short name Home Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading London Fire Brigade 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, what assessment the Government has made of the capacity of the London Fire Brigade to handle multiple large-scale incidents such as that at Grenfell Tower simultaneously. more like this
tabling member constituency Denton and Reddish more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Gwynne more like this
uin 2726 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-11more like thismore than 2017-07-11
answer text <p>All Fire and Rescue Services plan for major and complex incidents. For multiple large scale incidents, if a fire and rescue service’s local capacity needs augmenting, there are well developed mutual aid arrangements so it can draw on resources from neighbouring fire and rescue services and across the country. Home Office supports specialist national resilience capabilities to respond to multiple scale incidents.</p><p> </p><p>The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) provide the coordination of support for national level incidents, working closely with the Government crisis management structures.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner more like this
answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd more like this
grouped question UIN 2725 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-11T12:52:16.613Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-11T12:52:16.613Z
answering member
1561
label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd more like this
tabling member
1506
label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne more like this