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HANSARDSentencing: Offender AttendanceI am grateful to my hon. Friend, and I hope he will allow me this opportunity to express my sympathy to the friends and family of Claire Tiltman, who lived in his constituency…12 Sept 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsThe crimes associated with VAWG are abhorrent, which is why we have already taken significant action to strengthen the criminal justice system’s response to it, including for…12 Sept 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsIt is nice to see the hon. Lady in her place and it is always a pleasure to answer questions from her. She highlights an important issue raised by IICSA and historic and current…12 Sept 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI crave your indulgence, Mr Speaker. May I take this opportunity to pay tribute to the hon. Member for Cardiff North (Anna McMorrin), who shadowed me for some time, and to the…12 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to my right hon. Friend, who I know takes a keen interest in this issue. The safety of our roads is a key objective for the Government, and protecting all road users…12 Sept 2023HANSARDSentencing: Offender AttendanceI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, particularly for the dexterity with which he got Harrow Crown court in. He is right to highlight that case. I understand that remedial work is…12 Sept 2023HANSARDCriminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Review: Additional Consultation 2023Today I have laid before Parliament a public consultation on two elements of the statutory Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 (the scheme). This consultation follows…18 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I am grateful to the shadow Minister and the hon. Member for Rotherham for their comments. On chasing flashy headlines, I have to confess that in my eight and a half years in this…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)We have already discussed clauses 35 and 36, which create a new power for the Secretary of State to intervene in release decisions for the most serious offenders. It is only right…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)As I have said, I am always happy to take into account and reflect on—as I know the Lord Chancellor will—the points raised by the shadow Minister. I know that, as well as my…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)Clause 40 amends section 31 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 to make provision for the decision maker to decide on the required licence conditions for a top tier indeterminate…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her amendment, which would change the appellate chamber for appeals of any Secretary of State decision to refuse release to the Court of Appeal,…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)Clause 35 reflects the views of the root-and-branch review by amending the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 to create a top tier cohort of indeterminate-sentenced offenders who have…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)The Secretary of State will have information from the Parole Board and the Parole Board’s view but, ultimately, we believe it is right that the Secretary of State is accountable…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I always reflect very carefully on all points made to me by the shadow Minister. Question put and agreed to. Clause 37 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 38…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)The hon. Lady alluded to the fact that people with law enforcement experience already sit as Parole Board members, so, on her last point, there is already a pool, which can be…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship on a Bill Committee once again, Mrs Murray. I am grateful to the shadow Minister for her amendments, which would add sexual…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Member for Lewisham East for her kind words, for the approach she has adopted throughout the passage of the Bill and for her amendment, which gives us an…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)Clause 47 amends schedule 19 to the Criminal Justice Act 2003, which governs the membership and operation of the Parole Board. The clause makes important changes to the Parole…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Lady, but I do not think anyone is suggesting what she suggested in her final sentence. She is right to highlight the tariff difference, which is…11 Jul 2023