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HANSARDProtections for Shop WorkersI welcome the hon. Gentleman to his place, as I did in the Committee considering the statutory instrument earlier, which went through very quickly with his co-operation, for which…14 Dec 2021HANSARDCourt Cases BacklogWe are already seeing the results of our efforts to tackle the impact of the pandemic on our justice system. Outstanding cases in magistrates courts are falling and are close to…14 Dec 2021HANSARDRape Cases: Conviction and Prosecution RatesI am glad the hon. Lady raises the issue of the rape scorecards. While it is obviously disappointing that key 2020-21 data show that performance is consistently lower than the…14 Dec 2021HANSARDRape Cases: Conviction and Prosecution RatesIn June we published the interim rape review report and action plan, which sets out plans to significantly improve the way the criminal justice system responds to rape. We are…14 Dec 2021HANSARDRape Cases: Conviction and Prosecution RatesLet me first add my comments to those of the Secretary of State in terms of the experience of my hon. Friend. She has been incredibly courageous. I am speaking on behalf of the…14 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that scheme. I would be delighted to meet him; it sounds like an exciting project.14 Dec 2021HANSARDProtections for Shop WorkersEveryone has the right to feel safe at work and the Government share the concern that reports of abuse and assaults against retail workers continue to increase. The Government…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Digital Image AbuseMy right hon. Friend makes an excellent point, and once again she highlights her incredible expertise on these matters. She will be aware that the way Parliament often works is…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Digital Image AbuseMy right hon. Friend makes a good point. I wish to clarify this, as a lot of Law Commission reviews are taking place over time. There are two in this regard. The one I believe she…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Digital Image AbuseAs I was saying, a person who shares deepfake images of adults may in some circumstances be committing an existing offence. For example, against a background of domestic abuse,…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Digital Image AbuseI congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Basingstoke (Mrs Miller) on bringing forward this incredibly important subject for debate. I know that she has long championed…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Digital Image AbuseMy officials have noted her positive nodding of the head, and so I would be more than happy to set that meeting up, because she has great expertise. I can assure her that her…02 Dec 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)On a point of order, Mr Rosindell. On behalf of all colleagues, may I say how grateful we are that you allowed us to attend the funeral this morning, instead of sitting in…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Rosindell. May I echo the remarks made by the hon. Member for Hammersmith, particularly in thanking you and Sir Mark for your dual chairmanship,…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)I just need to check I have enough water for this one. The clause is the short title of the Bill. Question put and agreed to. Clause 48 accordingly ordered to stand part of the…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Rosindell. I did not mention the hon. Member for Stockton North; I hope he recovers. I also wish to thank my officials, who have been…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)This is one of those long ones, Mr Rosindell. This clause sets out when the measures will come into force. While some measures will come into force two months from when the Act is…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)Thank you for your generosity in allowing us to pay our tribute, Mr Rosindell, following this morning’s very moving mass at Westminster Cathedral. The amendment would prevent any…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)I pay tribute to my right hon. Friend’s legislative prowess in taking that Bill through the House at the time. It is precisely because of his point that in paragraph 55 of our…23 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Eleventh sitting)This has been a good debate on the new clause, which is interesting in many ways from a constitutional point of view, both theoretically and practically. My hon. Friend the Member…23 Nov 2021