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HANSARDDomestic 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 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 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 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 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 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 SupportThe case in France is truly shocking, and we have all looked on in horror as the details have unfolded. I commend the victim for her bravery in coming forward and making it public…10 Sept 2024HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence: Victim SupportI thank my hon. Friend for that really important question. Claire’s tireless campaigning for families and children experiencing domestic abuse is inspirational, and my thoughts…10 Sept 2024HANSARDYouth Investment FundIt was Labour Government funding that enabled me, a working-class girl from Pontypridd, to access specialist music lessons, to fall in love with opera and to take part in a…23 May 2024HANSARD Prevention of Sexual Violence in ConflictIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Charles, and to speak in this incredibly important debate. I thank my good and hon. Friend the Member for Washington and…14 May 2024HANSARDMiners and Mining CommunitiesIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock (Allan Dorans). As the proud chair of the all-party parliamentary group on coalfield communities, it is a…09 May 2024HANSARDDraft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Domestic Abuse) (Amendment) Order 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. I am grateful to the Minister for introducing this order. It is the latest step towards amending current legislation to…08 May 2024HANSARDDraft Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2024I thank the Minister for bringing forward this order. Following lengthy delays and litigation, it is the latest step towards giving full effect to the December 2022 court judgment…30 Apr 2024HANSARDRecommendations of the Infected Blood InquiryI am proud to also present a petition to show my support for all those who have been impacted and continue to suffer as a result of the infected blood scandal. I pay tribute to…30 Apr 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillIt is an absolute privilege to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Washington and Sunderland West (Mrs Hodgson)—my good friend—who has been a tenacious campaigner on this issue…30 Apr 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. I was here for the last debate that she introduced on the issue and I am pleased to see this debate overwhelmingly supported today.…29 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.18 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith Monday marking the 35th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy, we will always remember the 97 victims who were killed unlawfully. Does the Minister agree that, in their…18 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseConstituents of mine in Pontypridd and Glyncoch have got in touch regarding concerns about the operation of Craig-yr-Hesg quarry. Will the Leader of the House support me in…18 Apr 2024HANSARDOnline Safety Act: ImplementationYesterday, the Government finally backed Labour’s calls and announced that they would make the creation of deepfake porn a criminal offence. However, it is disappointing that the…17 Apr 2024