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HANSARDCPS ProsecutorsThe hon. Member makes an important point; this Government are working very hard to do that. The settlement for the CPS that I referred to was an extra £49 million, and it is…06 Feb 2025HANSARDCPS ProsecutorsAbsolutely; I am delighted to join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to police and prosecutors not only in his constituency, but right across the United Kingdom. He is right to…06 Feb 2025HANSARDCPS ProsecutorsI would like to start by congratulating US Attorney General Pam Bondi on her confirmation yesterday. The Attorney General and I look forward to working closely with her on our…06 Feb 2025HANSARDDevolved AdministrationsThe hon. Member is right that I cannot comment on the specific matter that he raises, but I am happy to look at it and to write to him.06 Feb 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesMy hon. Friend asks a pertinent question, and I am sure the whole House will be sorry to hear of the examples that she raised. She is right to say that all victims ought to be…06 Feb 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesThe example that the hon. Member refers to is indeed heinous. The conduct of those who have been involved in such crimes has rightly shocked and appalled people right across the…06 Feb 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesThe hon. Member makes an important point. I am sorry to hear of the examples that she raises. This Government have a historic mission to halve violence against women and girls in…06 Feb 2025HANSARDSerious Fraud Office: Economic CrimeThe SFO does crucial work to tackle complex fraud, bribery and corruption. I have met senior SFO staff on multiple occasions in the past two months, and I recently visited SFO HQ…06 Feb 2025HANSARDSerious Fraud Office: Economic CrimeThe hon. Member makes an important point. This Government take economic crime incredibly seriously, including when it links to the serious type of activity to which he refers.06 Feb 2025HANSARDAttorney General's Office: Transparency and Conflicts of InterestThe Attorney General’s Office has a rigorous process for identifying and dealing with conflicts and potential conflicts that arise from Law Officers’ former practice. As part of…06 Feb 2025HANSARDDevolved AdministrationsThis Government are committed to strengthening relations with devolved Governments and fostering greater collaboration, built on mutual respect and trust. As the hon. Member would…06 Feb 2025HANSARDAttorney General's Office: Transparency and Conflicts of InterestThe Attorney General is in the House of Lords, so the rules that apply are different from those that apply in the House of Commons. That is the difference between the Attorney…06 Feb 2025HANSARDAttorney General's Office: Transparency and Conflicts of InterestAs I have outlined, the Attorney General’s Office has rigorous and long-standing processes in place. Upon appointment, the AGO compiles a list of matters in which the Law Officer…06 Feb 2025HANSARDAttorney General's Office: Transparency and Conflicts of InterestI wholeheartedly agree with my hon. Friend. The Conservative party would do better to talk up our excellent British legal and judicial systems rather than consistently seeking to…06 Feb 2025HANSARDAttorney General's Office: Transparency and Conflicts of InterestAgain, unfortunately the Opposition are falling into the trap of believing that barristers are their clients. That is a deliberate conflation of representation and endorsement. As…06 Feb 2025HANSARDAttorney General's Office: Transparency and Conflicts of InterestAs I have said, the Attorney General’s Office has a rigorous process for identifying and dealing with conflicts and potential conflicts that arise from the Law Officers’ former…06 Feb 2025HANSARDAttorney General's Office: Transparency and Conflicts of InterestThe hon. Member will know that the Attorney General ceased all private practice following his appointment. The hon. Member refers to fee agreements, and he will know that there…06 Feb 2025HANSARDSerious Fraud Office (Contingencies Fund Advance)I would like to inform the House that a cash advance from the Contingencies Fund has been sought for the Serious Fraud Office. The advance is required to cover costs relating to…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Attorney General’s Office: Conflicts of InterestI have already addressed that point.23 Jan 2025HANSARD Attorney General’s Office: Conflicts of InterestI very much agree with my hon. Friend. The undermining of this foundational principle of our legal system has been extremely cynical.23 Jan 2025