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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354866/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>In April 2020 the National Police Chiefs\u2019 Council (NPCC), Crown Prosecution Service, The Law Society, Criminal Law Solicitors\u2019 Association and London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association agreed a joint protocol to facilitate the provision of remote legal advice for suspects being interviewed under caution in police stations during the pandemic. As a contingency measure, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) agreed temporarily to pay for remote police station work as if it were provided in person.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>From 17 May 2021 children under 18 and vulnerable adults were removed from the scope of the protocol and receive in-person advice.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The protocol is expected to be modified further shortly, at which point legal advice will be provided in person at a police station and in interview other than in rare and extraordinary circumstances (as defined in a revised protocol).<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps his Department has taken to ensure legal defence practitioners are able to provide in-person attendance to all suspects in police custody.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4122", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Alex Cunningham"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354880/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The house blocks are currently considered safe for occupation and there are approximately 300 prisoners held there. Survey work carried out in March, however, identified fire risk issues. As a result of this the national fire safety team produced an action plan which set out measures to be taken to mitigate these risks. Action has been taken to prevent the spread of fire such as fire stopping works. To mitigate the impact of any potential fires all fire doors are regularly tested, and smoke detectors have been installed. The effectiveness of escape routes has also been confirmed and staff and prisoners are aware of appropriate actions in the event of a fire.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>In order to obtain a more thorough picture of the risks involved an invasive survey is due to be undertaken shortly to identify the composition of the walls. This will enable identification of what, if any, structural building work is required.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Ministry of Justice is currently preparing a response to the Independent Monitoring Board\u2019s Annual Report on HMP Styal and will reply in due course.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Styal 2021, how many women and girls at HMP/YOI Styal are held in one of the 16 house blocks that have been classified as a red fire risk.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1583", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354881/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The house blocks are currently considered safe for occupation and there are approximately 300 prisoners held there. Survey work carried out in March, however, identified fire risk issues. As a result of this the national fire safety team produced an action plan which set out measures to be taken to mitigate these risks. Action has been taken to prevent the spread of fire such as fire stopping works. To mitigate the impact of any potential fires all fire doors are regularly tested, and smoke detectors have been installed. The effectiveness of escape routes has also been confirmed and staff and prisoners are aware of appropriate actions in the event of a fire.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>In order to obtain a more thorough picture of the risks involved an invasive survey is due to be undertaken shortly to identify the composition of the walls. This will enable identification of what, if any, structural building work is required.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Ministry of Justice is currently preparing a response to the Independent Monitoring Board\u2019s Annual Report on HMP Styal and will reply in due course.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Styal 2021, published on 8 September 2021, what steps he is taking to protect prisoners and staff at HMP/YOI Styal from serious fire risks.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1583", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Ms Lyn Brown"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354882", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354882/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>We are working closely with the facilities management provider Amey to manage any maintenance and refurbishment projects.<\/p><p>We are currently producing a report which covers fire risks, decency and structural integrity of the prison and an outline business case for a fire safety improvement project.<\/p><p>Initially the contractor\u2019s supply chain had a limited number of suppliers, which resulted in cost estimates for work submitted being excessive and these were rejected by the MoJ team. The MoJ has instructed that the supply chain is broadened to include more SME companies to tender for these works. This determination to use SME companies has led to some delays but it means that there are much better procurement options that will provide more effective and value for money solutions.<\/p><p>The local Service Delivery Manager will continue to challenge all costs which they feel are excessive and escalate them to the Regional Estates Manager, who has regular commercial and project meetings with the contractor\u2019s management. The Service Delivery Manager also monitors the on-site performance and will check repairs and any projects to ensure they have been completed and are to the required standard.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Styal 2021, published on 8 September 2021, what steps he is taking to ensure that maintenance and refurbishment works at HMP/YOI Styal are (a) completed in a timely manner and (b) value for money.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1583", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354883/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>We are working closely with the facilities management provider Amey to manage any maintenance and refurbishment projects.<\/p><p>We are currently producing a report which covers fire risks, decency and structural integrity of the prison and an outline business case for a fire safety improvement project.<\/p><p>Initially the contractor\u2019s supply chain had a limited number of suppliers, which resulted in cost estimates for work submitted being excessive and these were rejected by the MoJ team. The MoJ has instructed that the supply chain is broadened to include more SME companies to tender for these works. This determination to use SME companies has led to some delays but it means that there are much better procurement options that will provide more effective and value for money solutions.<\/p><p>The local Service Delivery Manager will continue to challenge all costs which they feel are excessive and escalate them to the Regional Estates Manager, who has regular commercial and project meetings with the contractor\u2019s management. The Service Delivery Manager also monitors the on-site performance and will check repairs and any projects to ensure they have been completed and are to the required standard.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4399", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Victoria Atkins"}
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Victoria Atkins"}
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      , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Justice"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Annual Report of the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP/YOI Styal 2021, published on 8 September 2021, over what timescale works to ensure (a) fire safety, (b) other health and safety and (c) decency is restored to all accommodation at HMP/YOI Styal will be completed.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1583", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown"}
      }
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Ms Lyn Brown"}
      ], "uin" : "48175"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354884", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354884/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Government\u2019s primary responsibility is to protect the public. Accredited programmes aim both to protect the public and to reduce re-offending: they are part of a range of rehabilitation and risk reduction opportunities available in prisons. In recent years, there has been a change in emphasis, away from shorter, moderate-intensity programmes, in favour of longer, higher-intensity programmes. H M Prison &amp; Probation Service remains committed to supporting the progression of those serving indeterminate (IPP) and life sentences of imprisonment, so that the Parole Board may direct their release, or re-release, as soon as it is safe to do so.<\/p><p>To aid recovery planning for offending behaviour programmes following the pandemic, we have put in place new data collection systems. These enable us to provide the requested information in relation to 2021, and this is set out in the table below. We do not hold information prior to that date.<\/p><p>The information provided covers both offending behaviour and sexual offending programmes. Substance misuse programmes are the responsibility of NHS commissioners and we do not hold information in relation to them. The table shows the number of IPP prisoners waiting to commence an accredited general, violence, domestic violence, or sexual offending programme, based on information gathered from prisons which run accredited offending behaviour programmes, in data snapshots in January, April and August 2021. The information has been drawn from local records and, as with any large-scale reporting tool, may be subject to inaccuracies as well as subject to change.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Date<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Offending Behaviour Programmes<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Sexual Offending Programmes<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>Total<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Total Jan 2021 Q3 20/21<\/p><\/td><td><p>80<\/p><\/td><td><p>36<\/p><\/td><td><p>116<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Total April 2021 Q4 20/21<\/p><\/td><td><p>109<\/p><\/td><td><p>52<\/p><\/td><td><p>161<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Total Aug 2021 Q1 21/22<\/p><\/td><td><p>117<\/p><\/td><td><p>41<\/p><\/td><td><p>158<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>The numbers presented reflect those who are fully assessed as suitable and identified as motivated and waiting for a place. Whilst these individuals are currently listed as awaiting a place, individual readiness to start a programme can change.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 10 September 2021 to Question 40798 on Prisoners: Rehabilitation, how many indeterminate sentences for public protection prisoners have been waiting for a place on an offending behaviour programme in each of the last five years.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1583", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ms Lyn Brown"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Ms Lyn Brown"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354902", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354902/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The data HMPPS hold on transgender prisoners (published in the annual HMPPS Offender Equalities Report) is snapshot data and importantly has not historically included prisoners who have a Gender Recognition Certificate, due to legal restrictions. There was no data gathering exercise in 2020 due to the pandemic. HMPPS are actively working on ways to improve the scope and quality of data held on transgender prisoners while still respecting their rights and privacy.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Analysis of accredited programme participation for each year\u2019s transgender offender cohort requires a data matching exercise as these pieces of information are held in separate data sets. A response could only be obtained at disproportionate costs as the analyses would be new and require significant resource to ensure accuracy and reliability.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 15 July to Question 29878 on Sexual Offences: Rehabilitation, how many and what proportion of biologically male transgender prisoners in the male estate have accessed accredited Sex Offender Treatment Programmes in each of the last five years.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4623", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi"}
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      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Gower"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Tonia Antoniazzi"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354903/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>HMP Downview\u2019s E Wing currently provides separate accommodation in the women\u2019s estate specifically for transgender women with Gender Recognition Certificates (GRC) who pose, or face, too high a risk to be located in the general women\u2019s population. Decisions on allocation of this nature can only be made via a Complex Case Board, chaired by a senior prison manager, as detailed in \u2018The Care and Management of Individuals who are Transgender\u2019 policy framework<\/p><p><br> It is not Ministry of Justice and HM Prison &amp; Probation Service (HMPPS) policy to place women on E Wing who do not hold a GRC. In exceptional circumstances, such as those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains open to HMPPS to utilise accommodation differently where it is considered operationally necessary. However, any women placed on E Wing in such circumstances would always be held separately from others on the unit.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 13 July 2021 to Question 29877, Downview Prison, and with reference to the evidence quoted in the judgment in R (FDJ) v the Secretary of State of 2 July 2021 that biologically female prisoners have been allocated to HMP Downview\u2019s E Wing alongside biologically male transgender prisoners, what the circumstances are under which a biologically female prisoner may be considered for placement on E Wing.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4623", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Tonia Antoniazzi"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354937/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Government has worked at pace to develop and launch the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), which will provide a safe and legal route for up to 20,000 Afghans in the region over the coming years, with 5,000 in the first year \u2013 one of the most generous schemes in British history.<\/p><p>On Monday 13<sup>th<\/sup> September the Government published a policy statement which set out further details on the policy and operation of the ACRS, and the package of integration support that will be offered to those arriving through the Scheme, published on <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/afghan-citizens-resettlement-scheme\" target=\"_blank\">gov.uk<\/a><\/p>"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1354941/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Ministry of Justice has published information on prosecutions under the Vagrancy Act 1824, up to December 2020, in the \u2018Principal offence proceedings and outcomes by Home Office offence code\u2019 data tool, available here:<\/p><p><a href=\"https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987731/HO-code-tool-principal-offence-2020.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987731/HO-code-tool-principal-offence-2020.xlsx<\/a><\/p><p> <\/p><p>In the data tool linked above, you can use the \u2018Offence code\u2019 filter to select the offences of interest. The following is a list of offences that fall within the Vagrancy Act 1824:<\/p><ul><li>104/31 \u2013 Resisting or obstructing a constable in execution of duty - offences under the Vagrancy Act 1824<\/li><li>182/00 \u2013 Wandering abroad or being in any street etc to beg or gather alms or causing or procuring any child so to do<\/li><li>183/00 \u2013 Wandering abroad and lodging in any barn, outhouse, deserted or unoccupied building, etc. or in the open air, etc.<\/li><li>185/01 \u2013 Being on enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose<\/li><li>188/01 \u2013 Any petty chapman or peddler trading without a licence<\/li><li>188/05 \u2013 Collecting alms or endeavouring to procure charitable contributions by fraudulent pretence<\/li><li>188/99 \u2013 Offences against Vagrancy Act 1824.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p>To isolate data for a specific region, use the \u2018Police force area\u2019 filter to do the following:<\/p><ol><li>For England, select all except those in Wales (North Wales, South Wales, Dyfed-Powys and Gwent)<\/li><li>For Wales, select only those in Wales (as above)<\/li><li>For Thames Valley, select only \u2018Thames Valley\u2019.<\/li><\/ol><p> <\/p><p>We are unable to isolate individuals prosecuted in the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency as the Courts Proceedings Database uses the location of the court at which a case was dealt as a proxy for location. The nearest court to this constituency is Oxfordshire Magistrates\u2019 Court, which has a broad catchment area including other surrounding constituencies. We are therefore unable to disaggregate individuals from Oxford West and Abingdon constituency from those from other surrounding constituencies.<\/p>"}
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