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HANSARDReduction of ReoffendingMy hon. Friend has identified, with his usual wisdom, one of the three pillars of success post incarceration: a house, a friend and a job. He is quite right and I congratulate…18 May 2021HANSARDSexual Assault: Naming of VictimsComplainants in rape and sexual offence cases are protected by automatic reporting restrictions. There is a lifetime ban on reporting any matter likely to identify a victim from…18 May 2021HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Support for VictimsSupporting victims to seek justice is a significant priority for the Government. We are investing in vital victim support services—more than £150 million this year—and a new…18 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI join my hon. Friend in celebrating the election of Commissioner Akinbusoye, who is one of the 29 Conservative police and crime commissioners—a full 70% of the available slots…18 May 2021HANSARDForensic Science Regulator: AppointmentI am today announcing arrangements for the appointment of the Forensic Science Regulator. Following an open competition conducted in accordance with the Governance Code on Public…17 May 2021HANSARDConsultation on 12-month Rule in Regulation 12 of the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 2006This Government have made clear our commitment to giving our world-class police the resources, powers and tools they need. They show remarkable courage and dedication to duty…12 May 2021HANSARD Rights to ProtestMr Gray—soon to be Sir James—it is a great pleasure to appear under your wise and beneficent guidance today for what I think it is fair to say has been a binary debate, with not…26 Apr 2021HANSARDTrespassI will not. I hope this Chamber is reassured that the measures the Government are taking are right, balanced and measured. We are delivering on one of the manifesto commitments…19 Apr 2021HANSARDTrespassI will come on to many of those issues later in my speech if the hon. Gentleman will be patient. We received significant support in the consultation for some of these measures.…19 Apr 2021HANSARDTrespassIt is a great pleasure to appear under your beneficent hand on this beautiful spring day, Mr Bone. As I am sure colleagues are aware, the debate was convened on the strength of an…19 Apr 2021HANSARDViolence Reduction UnitsAs I said in a previous answer, I am meeting, certainly, a Conservative MP to talk about what more we can do to support Cleveland, and I think it is very unfair of the hon.…22 Mar 2021HANSARDCleveland PoliceMy hon. Friend is a doughty and, I have to say, given recent announcements, successful advocate for investment and funding for his part of the world, and I would of course be more…22 Mar 2021HANSARDCleveland PoliceThe Home Office, alongside other policing partners, continues to provide Cleveland police with the support it requires through Her Majesty's inspectorate of constabulary and fire…22 Mar 2021HANSARDUnauthorised EncampmentsMy hon. Friend is exactly right; we have to balance the rights of so many Travellers to lead a nomadic life—and the vast majority do, in a legal way—with the rights of those who…22 Mar 2021HANSARDUnauthorised EncampmentsWe recognise the misery that some unauthorised encampments cause to local communities and businesses. Through the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, we are pleased to be…22 Mar 2021HANSARDFraud During the PandemicThe Home Office has been working with policing, public and private sector partners to track and mitigate the risk of fraud during the pandemic. The National Cyber Security Centre…22 Mar 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs ActI can understand the hon. Gentleman’s concern, given that Scotland currently has a drug death rate three and a half times that of the whole of the UK, and it is a matter that…22 Mar 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs ActBefore I answer the question, may I reassure the hon. Member for Croydon Central (Sarah Jones) that I did follow the rules? I urge her, and indeed all Members, to get themselves…22 Mar 2021HANSARDViolence Reduction UnitsThe Home Office is working closely with the Treasury on the future funding of violence reduction units. In February, we announced VRU funding of £35.5 million for the coming year,…22 Mar 2021HANSARDUnauthorised EncampmentsMy hon. Friend speaks the truth. I am very sorry to hear about the circumstances that afflicted the business in his community. I know that he works hard to ensure that his part of…22 Mar 2021