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HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)Just until the next election.04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)I was the chair of the west midlands police and crime panel, so I suppose I will say that in that role I would have been more than happy to undertake this particular piece of…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)We’ll do it.04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)Clause 13 says that relevant authorities will collaborate on a strategy on aims and approach to commissioning, and that they must engage victims and those who represent victims;…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)I just want to draw a comparison between services—for example, in the health service—that we fund and do not expect to get to crisis point. The best example I can ever think of is…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)In support of amendments 56 and 57, I say gently to the Minister that a one-time Back Bencher who is now Secretary of State for Justice introduced legislation that put stalking…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)The point stands.04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)It would be lovely to know how many ISVAs and IDVAs there are across the country, and what that means, because we also have hospital IDVAs who do not necessarily interact with the…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)I rise to agree with my hon. Friend the Member for Rotherham and remind the Committee that the Children’s Commissioner mentioned the Lighthouse what might be a record number of…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)That is absolutely fine. The amendment seems fairly minor, so knock yourselves out! Amendment 29 agreed to. Amendment made: 30, in clause 12, page 10, line 37, at end insert…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Ninth sitting)I will respond to some of what the Minister has said. His charming hope that all commissioners are absolute experts in this is not one that I share. I have been a commissioner on…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Ninth sitting)On the idea that there is anywhere in our country where victims of domestic abuse are small in number, let me say that the national average is 19% of all victims of crime, and…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Ninth sitting)I understand entirely—I am a firm democrat and I will fight for democracy—but I am afraid the idea that very marginalised groups of people with very little resource could launch a…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)I do not have much more to say, as I made most of my comments around clause 12 in its entirety when moving amendment 80. We recognise the good intention of the provision, but feel…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Ninth sitting)Absolutely. That organisation is called Tender; I am also a patron, along with Olivia Colman. Again, that support is only provided through having good headteachers or good local…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Ninth sitting)Not long, Sarah!04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Ninth sitting)I absolutely agree. In my local area, we have had to shut down waiting lists, and not just because of their length: there have been cases of domestic homicide, where women have…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Ninth sitting)I will attempt to stand, but should I need to sit down I will. I am fine if I just stand still. Unsurprisingly, I will follow on from the theme of my hon. Friend the Member for…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Ninth sitting)I apologise for my lateness, Mr Hosie. I am suffering from a weird bout of dizziness, which I have never had before in my life.04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Ninth sitting)I beg to move amendment 80, in clause 12, page 10, line 16, at end insert— “(3A) In discharging their duty under this section, relevant authorities must collaborate with…04 Jul 2023