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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for that very important question. He is right: all parts of this country—all our nations—are experiencing an epidemic of violence against women and…05 Nov 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Violence against WomenI thank the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for his question. He will know that certain offences are excluded from the SDS40 early release scheme, not the offender. This Government…05 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the brilliant work of Savana. The charity does tremendous work in supporting victims and survivors of these abhorrent crimes. This…05 Nov 2024HANSARDCode of Practice for Victims of CrimeWhat Dr Marie Gerval experienced is totally abhorrent, but sadly she is not alone in experiencing these crimes. The Government are committed to treating stalking with the…05 Nov 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Victim SupportThis Government are deeply committed to supporting domestic abuse victims, and we provide funding to police and crime commissioners, who commission community-based support…10 Sept 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Victim SupportThe work that Hourglass and many others do is outstanding, and I place on record my thanks to it for championing the rights of older victims across the piece. The Ministry of…10 Sept 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Victim SupportThe Government recognise the importance of supporting separating families and, where appropriate, helping them to resolve their issues quickly and without the need to come to…10 Sept 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Victim SupportI am meeting the women imminently to discuss this further, and the Government have committed to a thorough sentencing review.10 Sept 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Victim SupportI am aware of the Killed Women campaign. I have liaised closely with it in opposition and now in government. Its aims are admirable. Any woman murdered by domestic homicide in…10 Sept 2024HANSARDCourts: Victims’ ExperienceWe know that courtroom availability is essential to dealing with the backlog, and I will pass on that message to the courts Minister—the Minister of State, Ministry of Justice, my…10 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI concur: there is an excellent report from the Committee, to which the Government will respond in due course. I am well aware of some of the issues with the coroners and…10 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for that question. I recognise the vital work that Survive in York does to support victims and survivors in her area. I fully appreciate the importance of…10 Sept 2024HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence: Victim SupportThe Government are deeply committed to supporting victims of rape and sexual violence. To do that, we will increase the powers of the Victims’ Commissioner and get victims the…10 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsFirst, let me congratulate my hon. Friend on succeeding me as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on perpetrators of domestic abuse. It is a vital APPG and I know that she…10 Sept 2024HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence: Victim SupportI thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the awful state our criminal justice system was left in by the previous Government. We are committed to ensuring swift delivery of justice…10 Sept 2024HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence: Victim SupportAs an avid “Emmerdale” fan, I saw that harrowing episode. It goes to show the importance of TV drama in raising awareness of these vital issues. The Government are committed to…10 Sept 2024HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence: Victim SupportMy hon. Friend’s question gives me the opportunity to also place on record my thanks to Mayor Tracy Brabin for all the incredible work she is doing in this field. She is an…10 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe 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 Sept 2024HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence: Victim SupportThe hon. Member is right that, although we do not want to get into the blame game, the current status of the criminal justice system is truly appalling. Rape trials are not…10 Sept 2024HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence: Victim SupportIn our manifesto, this Government were clear that we are committed to introducing free, independent legal advice for victims and survivors of rape, from report to trial. I am…10 Sept 2024