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HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fifth sitting)My hon. Friend will recollect the evidence given by John Apter during the evidence sessions. He quoted Martin Hewitt: “You heard from Mr Hewitt that assaults on officers, staffers…25 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fifth sitting)When my hon. Friend questioned John Apter, the national chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, she asked whether he supported this measure. He said: “Absolutely, it…25 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fifth sitting)Further to what my hon. Friend the Member for Garston and Halewood said, the number of police officers who are off sick as a direct result of trauma and related activity…25 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Sixth sitting)I am interested to hear the Minister say that there is training to address local issues. I accept that that is a factor. Surely, though, there should be a consistent training…25 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fifth sitting)Another example comes from my personal experience. When I worked for the gas industry, I went to a gas explosion to handle the associated public relations. As went towards the…25 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fifth sitting)My hon. Friend will remember that when she was questioning Assistant Commissioner Hewitt about the availability of support, he said: “An issue that we undoubtedly have around…25 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Third sitting)Q Sam, I assume that you agree with that. Could you be very brief, because I have another question that I need to get in? Sam Doohan: The one thing that needs to be considered…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Third sitting)Q That is helpful. Are the proposals in the Bill for a court sanction of a custodial sentence for a breach of a community order necessary? Helen Berresford: We know from the…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Third sitting)Q Helen, is there anything that you want to add on behalf of your organisation? Helen Berresford: No, I think that is right. Sam has just explained that very well. I think that…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Third sitting)Q Sam, you talked about disproportionality in relation to cautions, but have the panel got concerns that any of the Bill’s proposals will have a disproportionate impact on certain…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Third sitting)Q It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. Helen, in one of her earlier comments, said that she has some concerns about the spending periods around the…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q That is helpful. I will stop you there, because I need to crack on. The Bill contains provisions that would give probation officers the power to restrict a person’s liberty in…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Laura, do you have any concerns about the Bill’s proposals to reduce the opportunities for adults who have committed murder as a child to have their minimum term reviewed? Dr…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Do others want to comment on that? If not, let me ask this question. Why has the age of the offender at the time of sentencing, rather than at the time of the offence, been…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Does anybody else wish to comment on that? If not, I will pass to Sarah.20 May 2021HANSARDLeaving the EU: Touring Creative WorkersWe are extremely proud of our Stockton International Riverside Festival, which, as well as attracting street acts from across the world, commissions its own work to showcase what…20 May 2021HANSARDLeaving the EU: Touring Creative WorkersWhat recent steps have the Government taken to fix the red tape issues for touring creative workers caused by Britain leaving the EU.20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)That is great. Thank you very much.20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you very much, Sir Charles. Ms Cumbo, in your opening remarks you gave us some broadbrush thoughts on concerns that you might have about the Bill. Could you speak a little…20 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you. Hazel, your teams around the country do a tremendous job in the most difficult of circumstances. I hope you will pass on our thanks to them for the work they do. I…20 May 2021