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HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Fair enough. Clare Wade: I think it is probably right if we look at some of the definitions elsewhere, certainly in terms of the controlling and coercive behaviour that it…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Third sitting)That is helpful, thank you.14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Third sitting)Q We have plenty of time, so I would like to read you a quote. In the first evidence session on Tuesday, I asked Nicole Jacobs, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Fourth sitting)That is very helpful—thank you.14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Third sitting)Q Good afternoon, Mark. Thank you for giving up your time for us this afternoon. The stresses and strains within our prisons are well documented. Recent legislation has added to…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Third sitting)Q Did the Government consult the POA about their proposal? If they did, what was your response? Mark Fairhurst: No, they did not consult us at all. It was on the backburner for…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Third sitting)Q That is helpful. Is there anything that the Bill Committee can do to improve this piece of legislation to assist police forces across the country in dealing with such issues?…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I was grateful that you were able to comment on the issues around self-harm. The Bill also covers policing. Do you have a view on the way the Bill treats police-perpetrated…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Third sitting)Q Everybody around the table will recognise the tremendous work that prison officers do, and the increase in stresses and strains that they are facing. We need to be able to deal…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Third sitting)Q You just answered my next question. We cannot expand community provision if we do not have support in the community for defendants. What do you think will be the likely impact…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Third sitting)Thank you very much.14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Third sitting)Q Thank you. I have one final question on a different subject. A provision in clause 22 of the Bill compels defendants to appear in court for sentencing. How does that affect your…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Third sitting)Q You mentioned that sentencing could be part of the solution to the problem. I am struggling to think of alternative ideas to reduce the demand on our prison system. Perhaps the…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Fourth sitting)You do not have to give evidence!14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Third sitting)Q I meant specifically sending British prisoners to see their sentence out in a foreign prison. Mark Fairhurst: Again, it is all about cost. How much is it going to cost the…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Fourth sitting)That is helpful, thank you.14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Even in England, we saw a huge cut in the number of police officers across the country since 2010. At least we are getting back to a point now where we actually have more police…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I think you have—I am quite content with that. Paul, in your earlier evidence, you talked about the difference that you believe the change has made in Scotland. I think you said…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I am interested in the answer that Helen gave to the Minister about why retail workers should be a special case. I wonder if you would speak a little more about that. My…14 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (Third sitting)Q The Government have put forward proposals on how we treat short sentences, and the presumption against short sentences, which I personally think is quite positive. How do you…14 Dec 2023