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1676158

registered interest
date	06/12/2023
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Human Rights Act 1998: Northern Ireland
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the compliance of repealing the Human Rights Act 1998 with the Good Friday Agreement.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL947
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2023 answer text <p>The Government is fully committed to upholding the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and to protecting and respecting human rights. We have a longstanding tradition of ensuring that rights and liberties are protected domestically and of fulfilling our international human rights obligations. The Government remains committed to a human rights framework that is up to date, and works for all the people of the UK.</p> answering member printed Lord Bellamy question first answered 18/12/2023 13:08:05 answering member 4941 label Biography information for Lord Bellamy
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1504754

registered interest
date	05/09/2022
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Money Laundering: Criminal Proceedings
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many (1) prosecutions, and (2) convictions, there have been for money laundering offences in the domestic and corporate property sector in each year from 1 April 2015 to 31 April 2022.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL2164
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2022 answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice publishes information on the number of defendants who received prosecutions and convictions for the offence of money laundering, for the years 2017-2021 in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1076459/outcomes-by-offence-tool-2021-v2.xlsx" target="_blank">Outcomes by Offence data tool 2021</a> (file too large to be attached), and for the years 2010-2016 in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1063880/outcomes-by-offence-2020-revised.xlsx" target="_blank">Outcomes by Offence tool 2020</a> (attached).</p><p>However, the number of defendants who received a prosecution or conviction for money laundering offences specific to the domestic and corporate property sector is not held centrally in the Court Proceedings database. This information may be held on court records but to examine individual court records would be of disproportionate cost.</p> answering member printed Lord Bellamy question first answered 20/09/2022 12:11:43 answering member 4941 label Biography information for Lord Bellamy attachment 1 file name outcomes-by-offence-2020-revised.xlsx title Outcomes_by_Offence_2020
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1421536

registered interest
date	09/02/2022
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Powers of Attorney
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when responses to the consultation on modernising lasting powers of attorney will be published.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL6142
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2022 answer text <p>The Ministry of Justice is in the process of analysing the responses it received to the consultation on modernising lasting powers of attorney. We intend to publish a response in spring 2022.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 23/02/2022 14:53:24 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1383222

registered interest
date	29/11/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Human Rights Act Independent Review
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when the report of their review of the Human Rights Act 2001 will be published.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL4499
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>In line with our manifesto commitment, the Government plans to overhaul the Human Rights Act (HRA) to make sure it meets the needs of the society it serves and commands public support.</p><p> </p><p>The Government established the Independent Human Rights Act Review to examine the framework of the HRA, how it is operating in practice and whether any change is required. We have received the Panel’s report and are carefully considering its conclusions as part of a wider reform programme. We will publish the Panel’s report imminently and will consult on any proposed legislative changes.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 14/12/2021 12:40:27 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1365278

registered interest
date	02/11/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisoners: Females
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the safety of women in prison.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL3646
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2021 answer text <p>Safety of prisoners in our custody is a key priority. We have established a Women’s Estate Self-Harm taskforce which is co-ordinating longer-term work to address the factors driving self-harm.</p><p><br> Our Offender Management in Custody (OMiC) model is transforming how we support prisoners and significant investments have been made to recruit an additional 2,500 prison officers to improve safety and deliver key work. In April 2021 we began implementing a gender specific OMiC model in the women’s estate.</p><p>The Challenge, Intervention and Support Plan (CSIP) is also in place for the effective case management of those prisoners who are at a raised risk of violence towards other prisoners. While the newly revised version of the Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) framework includes a stronger person-centred approach and improved focus on risks, triggers, and protective factors.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 17/11/2021 11:48:37 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1365279

registered interest
date	02/11/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Youth Custody: Safety
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address safety concerns across the youth custody estate in England and Wales.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL3647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2021 answer text <p>We are clear that levels of violence within the youth secure estate are too high, which is why we are continuing to reform youth custody so that children are safer, and better able to lead positive, constructive lives upon their release. We have also been using the COVID-19 period to ensure that benefits or lessons learned are built into future delivery.</p><p>We continue to train and upskill our staff so they are better able to meet the needs of children in custody. Having introduced the youth justice specialist role, providing funding for every prison officer to take up a foundation degree in youth justice, as of August 2021, 249 youth justice specialist officers were already in post with a further 260 staff signed up or undertaking the learning at this point.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 16/11/2021 16:56:05 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1365280

registered interest
date	02/11/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Criminal Proceedings
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent steps they have taken to increase confidence in the criminal justice system.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL3648
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2021 answer text <p>The overall changes we are making to improve the criminal justice system are designed to give all communities increased confidence in it. This includes recruiting 20,000 extra police officers, improving handovers between agencies, and addressing the backlog in the criminal courts through our Court Recovery Plan. We are increasing the transparency of the Criminal Justice System by publishing quarterly scorecards detailing national and regional performance.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 16/11/2021 16:54:58 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1365281

registered interest
date	02/11/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Crown Court: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of how long it will take to clear the backlog of Crown Court cases resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL3649
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2021 answer text <p>We are already seeing the effects of our efforts to tackle the impact the pandemic has had on our justice system.</p><p>We allocated over a quarter of a billion pounds on recovery last financial year, making court buildings safe, rolling out new technology for remote hearings, recruiting additional staff and opening Nightingale courtrooms, including retaining 32 Nightingale courtrooms until the end of March 2022.</p><p> </p><p>We are now focused both on increasing capacity of the criminal courts and maximising use of existing facilities in areas where they are needed most. There is no limit on the number of days Crown Courts can sit this financial year. The department is also working closely with the judiciary to ensure we have the capacity required to maximise the number of court hearings taking place this year and to minimise disruption to cases listed for hearings.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Justice’s Spending Review settlement provides £477 million to improve waiting times for victims and to reduce Crown Court backlogs caused by the pandemic.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 16/11/2021 16:55:35 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1365282

registered interest
date	02/11/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to reform human rights legislation.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL3650
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2021 answer text <p>As the Deputy Prime Minister has set out, we will overhaul the Human Rights Act (HRA) to end its abuse by dangerous criminals and restore common sense to our justice system. In line with our manifesto commitment we will make sure it meets the needs of the society it serves and commands public support. The Government established the Independent Human Rights Act Review to examine the framework of the HRA, how it is operating in practice and whether any change is required. We have received the Panel’s report and are carefully considering its conclusions as part of a wider reform programme. We will publish the Panel’s report in due course and will consult on any proposed legislative changes.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 16/11/2021 16:53:35 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1365283

registered interest
date	02/11/2021
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Judicial Review: Reform
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to reform the rules regarding judicial review.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL3651
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2021 answer text <p>In March and April this year the Government consulted on reforms to judicial review, taking account of the excellent work of the Independent Review of Administrative Law chaired by Lord Faulks.</p><p>The Government’s response to the consultation, published in July, confined itself to the matters of substantive law reform raised in the consultation and explained the rationale for the judicial review measures contained in the Judicial Review and Courts Bill.</p><p>The Government has yet to publish a response which deals with the proposed changes to the Civil Procedure Rules on which it consulted. It will do so in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 16/11/2021 16:53:56 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick