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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-11-05more like thismore than 2020-11-05
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Administration of Justice: Disclosure of Information more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Lincoln more like this
tabling member printed
Karl McCartney more like this
uin 908177 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-11-05more like thismore than 2020-11-05
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> more like this
answering member constituency Fareham more like this
answering member printed Suella Braverman more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-11-05T14:25:52.403Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-05T14:25:52.403Z
answering member
4475
label Biography information for Suella Braverman more like this
tabling member
4028
label Biography information for Karl McCartney more like this
1260000
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-12-10more like thismore than 2020-12-10
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Legal Profession: Voluntary Work more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps she has taken to support the pro bono community throughout the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Meriden more like this
tabling member printed
Saqib Bhatti more like this
uin 910044 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-12-10more like thismore than 2020-12-10
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> more like this
answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
answering member printed Michael Ellis more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-12-10T16:08:49.31Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-10T16:08:49.31Z
answering member
4116
label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
tabling member
4818
label Biography information for Saqib Bhatti more like this
1283782
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-02-04more like thismore than 2021-02-04
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Sexual Offences: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps she has taken to increase the number of prosecutions relating to rape and sexual assault. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol East more like this
tabling member printed
Kerry McCarthy more like this
uin 911874 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-02-04more like thismore than 2021-02-04
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> more like this
answering member constituency Fareham more like this
answering member printed Suella Braverman more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-02-04T11:32:17.167Zmore like thismore than 2021-02-04T11:32:17.167Z
answering member
4475
label Biography information for Suella Braverman more like this
tabling member
1491
label Biography information for Kerry McCarthy more like this
1342686
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-01more like thismore than 2021-07-01
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to increase the number of prosecutions relating to domestic violence. more like this
tabling member constituency Pontypridd more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Davies-Jones more like this
uin 902039 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-01more like thismore than 2021-07-01
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> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
grouped question UIN 902037 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-01T16:54:12Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-01T16:54:12Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
4849
label Biography information for Alex Davies-Jones more like this
1342687
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-01more like thismore than 2021-07-01
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to increase the number of prosecutions relating to domestic violence. more like this
tabling member constituency Warrington North more like this
tabling member printed
Charlotte Nichols more like this
uin 902037 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-01more like thismore than 2021-07-01
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> more like this
answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire more like this
answering member printed Lucy Frazer more like this
grouped question UIN 902039 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-01T16:54:11.957Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-01T16:54:11.957Z
answering member
4517
label Biography information for Lucy Frazer more like this
tabling member
4799
label Biography information for Charlotte Nichols more like this
1171233
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-16more like thismore than 2020-01-16
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Cybercrime: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent progress the CPS has made on tackling online crime. more like this
tabling member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
tabling member printed
Harriett Baldwin more like this
uin 900231 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-16more like thismore than 2020-01-16
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> more like this
answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
answering member printed Michael Ellis more like this
grouped question UIN 900232 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-16T16:03:31.077Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-16T16:03:31.077Z
answering member
4116
label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
tabling member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
1171234
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-16more like thismore than 2020-01-16
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Cybercrime: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent progress the CPS has made on tackling online crime. more like this
tabling member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Bowie more like this
uin 900232 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-16more like thismore than 2020-01-16
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> more like this
answering member constituency Northampton North more like this
answering member printed Michael Ellis more like this
grouped question UIN 900231 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-16T16:03:31.117Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-16T16:03:31.117Z
answering member
4116
label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis more like this
tabling member
4601
label Biography information for Andrew Bowie more like this
1260002
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-12-10more like thismore than 2020-12-10
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Rule of Law: Brexit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Orkney and Shetland more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
uin 910058 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-12-10more like thismore than 2020-12-10
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> more like this
answering member constituency Fareham more like this
answering member printed Suella Braverman more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-12-10T15:59:30.187Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-10T15:59:30.187Z
answering member
4475
label Biography information for Suella Braverman more like this
tabling member
1442
label Biography information for Mr Alistair Carmichael more like this
1121271
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-11more like thismore than 2019-04-11
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Knives: Crime more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving prosecution rates for knife crime. more like this
tabling member constituency West Lancashire more like this
tabling member printed
Rosie Cooper more like this
uin 910350 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-11more like thismore than 2019-04-11
answer text <p>Government departments are working quickly to tackle this serious issue.</p><p> </p><p>As part of our strong response, the Prime Minister hosted a Serious Youth Violence Summit at 10 Downing Street, with the support of the Home Secretary, from 1 to 4 April, which I took part in.</p><p> </p><p>The Summit will now lead on to an increased programme of work across Government and beyond that will be overseen by a new Ministerial Taskforce, chaired by the Prime Minister, to drive action across Government.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
answering member printed Robert Buckland more like this
grouped question UIN 910353 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-11T12:17:54.91Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-11T12:17:54.91Z
answering member
4106
label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
tabling member
1538
label Biography information for Rosie Cooper more like this
1121275
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-11more like thismore than 2019-04-11
answering body
Attorney General more like this
answering dept id 88 more like this
answering dept short name Attorney General more like this
answering dept sort name Attorney General more like this
hansard heading Knives: Crime more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving prosecution rates for knife crime. more like this
tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
tabling member printed
Vicky Foxcroft more like this
uin 910353 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-11more like thismore than 2019-04-11
answer text <p>Government departments are working quickly to tackle this serious issue.</p><p> </p><p>As part of our strong response, the Prime Minister hosted a Serious Youth Violence Summit at 10 Downing Street, with the support of the Home Secretary, from 1 to 4 April, which I took part in.</p><p> </p><p>The Summit will now lead on to an increased programme of work across Government and beyond that will be overseen by a new Ministerial Taskforce, chaired by the Prime Minister, to drive action across Government.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South Swindon more like this
answering member printed Robert Buckland more like this
grouped question UIN 910350 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-11T12:17:54.973Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-11T12:17:54.973Z
answering member
4106
label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland more like this
tabling member
4491
label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this