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HANSARDFamily Justice: Better Protections for ChildrenMy noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Baroness Levitt KC), has today made the following statement: “I am pleased to announce today that the…22 Oct 2025HANSARDDraft Compensation for Miscarriages of Justice (Alteration of Overall Compensation Limits) Order 2025I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Compensation for Miscarriages of Justice (Alteration of Overall Compensation Limits) Order 2025. It is an honour to…20 Oct 2025HANSARDDraft Compensation for Miscarriages of Justice (Alteration of Overall Compensation Limits) Order 2025I thank the shadow Minister for his comments. The draft order is an important part of the Government’s work to ensure that people are appropriately compensated. This is the first…20 Oct 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceIt is vital that victims feel supported at court. The Ministry of Justice funds the national witness service, which provides support on the day of trial, and independent sexual…16 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceI thank my hon. Friend for that important question. She is a tireless advocate for all victims of violence against women and girls. She will know that this Government are…16 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceI thank the hon. Member for that really important question. All my thoughts are with Louise and, sadly, so many like her who are waiting for justice. We know that justice delayed…16 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceI was pleased to attend the Justice Committee to discuss how important section 28 is to vulnerable witnesses and victims, and the difference that it makes by allowing victims of…16 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceIt is unacceptable that this is being allowed to carry on in our courts, which is why we are taking that fundamental reform, because without victims we would not have a criminal…16 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceChild sexual abuse is one of the most abhorrent crimes in our society. That is why it is this Government who are enacting the recommendations of the grooming gangs inquiry. That…16 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceThank you, Mr Speaker. The shadow Justice Secretary says from a seated position that this is about justice for victims. If this was really about justice for victims, in the 14…16 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for WitnessesSupporting victims and witnesses is key to ensuring that offenders are brought to justice. Measures are in place to support victims. We have already discussed those measures, such…16 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for WitnessesThe hon. Member makes an important point. I would like to take this opportunity to put on the record my thanks to everyone who does their civic duty by taking part in jury…16 Sept 2025HANSARDFuneral Sector: RegulationOn 15 July, the Fuller inquiry recommended introducing statutory regulation for funeral directors. The Government recognise the urgency of the concerns raised and we are carefully…16 Sept 2025HANSARDFuneral Sector: RegulationThe whole House will be utterly horrified at the cases of Zoe and Cody and what they have had to go through. Dignity for our deceased should be upheld by all as something of…16 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for WitnessesAll my thoughts are with Billy and the family for the horrific tragedy they have suffered. My hon. Friend will know that we are debating the Sentencing Bill later today, looking…16 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have had several productive conversations with the chief coroner, looking at how we can make the inquest process as quick as possible to ensure that the bereaved are supported…16 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMay I put on the record my sincere gratitude to the WomenCentre for doing all it can to support the victims of these crimes? Support services are a vital element of ensuring that…16 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe will be consulting on a new victims code in due course to make sure that all these crimes are captured, so that we can support all victims. I would be happy to discuss this…16 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am happy to meet Voices to discuss that guidance. We have been working with organisations like the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service and CAFCASS Cymru to…16 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI commit to look at that further.16 Sept 2025