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HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsThis Government share the concern that more needs to be done to protect women from this appalling form of abuse. That is why we made a clear commitment in our manifesto to…10 Dec 2024HANSARDSupport for Victims of EcocideI will ensure that the hon. Member’s comments are passed to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Minister responsible for water quality. I can confirm…10 Dec 2024HANSARDSupport for Victims of EcocideThe victims code sets out the services and support that victims of crime are entitled to receive from the criminal justice system in England and Wales. That includes the right to…10 Dec 2024HANSARDGambling-related Crime: Support for VictimsThe Government recently announced a mandatory levy on the companies directly to provide support and NHS-led services. I will pass his comments to the Department for Culture, Media…10 Dec 2024HANSARDLegislation on FuneralsAs the hon. Gentleman will know, the vast majority of funeral directors treat people in their care with the utmost respect, as that business in his constituency will do.…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEpilepsy: Sudden Unexpected DeathI recently met the chief coroner. We did not discuss the specifics of this issue, but coroners have a statutory duty to investigate deaths that are not reported to them if they…10 Dec 2024HANSARDCourt Cases: BacklogAbsolutely. The Minister with responsibility for courts, my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Finchley and Golders Green (Sarah Sackman), has already outlined the steps that…10 Dec 2024HANSARDCourt Cases: BacklogAs the hon. Lady knows, rape is an abhorrent crime and cases are usually complex. That means despite judges prioritising cases involving vulnerable complainants and witnesses,…10 Dec 2024HANSARDLegislation on FuneralsThe Government recognise that there are serious concerns about the funeral director sector and that the legislation that governs what happens after we die is outdated. We are…10 Dec 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsLast week, this Government introduced domestic abuse protection orders in selected areas. This will improve protection for victims of domestic abuse, including non-physical abuse…10 Dec 2024HANSARDCourt Cases: BacklogBearing down on the outstanding caseload in the Crown court and bringing down waiting times is a priority for the Government. We want to ensure that every victim has the swift…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEpilepsy: Sudden Unexpected DeathThe Government recognise the impact of delays and the other issues facing coroners at the moment, and the impact that that is having on bereaved families and the wider systems. We…10 Dec 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI wholeheartedly echo my hon. Friend’s words about the vital work of organisations such as Women’s Aid, who do such brilliant work in empowering women and children to rebuild…10 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are working closely with our colleagues in the Home Office to tackle violence against women and girls. This Government were elected with a landmark mission to halve violence…10 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government are committed to bringing forward a specific new offence of spiking. We are committed to modernising the existing legislation in this Session so that no other…10 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises an important point about the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. The previous Government undertook a review of the scheme; it ran three consultations…10 Dec 2024HANSARD Children of PrisonersI welcome that intervention. As I will explain, it is difficult for any child when a parent is taken away and is unable to be with them. As a parent, I find it really difficult to…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Children of PrisonersI thank my friend, the right hon. Member for Basildon and Billericay (Mr Holden), for securing this important debate. He eloquently outlined why we cannot overestimate the impact…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Children of PrisonersI wholly concur with the right hon. Member’s comments. It is important that we talk about the issue more and try to remove some of the stigma, draw back the curtain and show it to…04 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThis Second Reading debate on the Bill sponsored by my hon. Friend the Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) provides the House and the country with an opportunity to discuss…29 Nov 2024