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HANSARDCovid-19: Public Understanding of the LawIt is important, of course, that everyone around this United Kingdom, and especially my hon. Friend’s constituents in Clwyd South, understands and follows the law and guidance as…18 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Public Understanding of the LawIt is essential, particularly during this pandemic, to ensure that members of the public have a good understanding of the law. I am proud, therefore, that my Department supported…18 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic ViolenceI again point out that the number of rape prosecutions by the CPS has increased to 65% of all rape cases referred to it. That number is an increase on just under 50% some time…18 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic ViolenceWe will do everything we can to facilitate that. The reality, of course, is that the CPS can only deal with cases that are referred to it. That is an issue that needs to be…18 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic ViolenceThe need to effectively tackle violence against women and girls has been brought into sharp relief, as the hon. Lady and this House know, in recent days. I would like to reassure…18 Mar 2021HANSARDModern SlaveryI do not recognise the point that the hon. Gentleman makes. What he ought to do, if I may respectfully suggest it, is to look at what this Government have done. It is on the…18 Mar 2021HANSARDModern SlaveryActually, it was this Conservative Government—under the former Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May)—who passed the Modern Slavery Act. The hon.…18 Mar 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI am very pleased to be here today for the final debate on this important Bill before it receives Royal Assent and becomes law. The Government introduced the Bill in order to…24 Feb 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 3B.24 Feb 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI thank Members for their contributions to this debate this afternoon. I will be brief in my response, as there has been extensive discussion on these issues during the Bill’s…24 Feb 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI will do it at the end.24 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Violence ProsecutionsThat is a very good question. We are always looking at ways in which we can support those engaged in this important work. The Government have recently announced several funding…04 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Violence ProsecutionsThe Government take tackling domestic abuse extremely seriously, as shown, of course, by the introduction of the landmark Domestic Abuse Bill. I am absolutely committed to…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Pro Bono Legal ServicesMy hon. Friend asks a good question, and his constituents should feel confident. I was heartened to hear of the overwhelming number of legal professionals across the country who…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCrown Prosecution Service: ApprenticeshipsI do not accept the characterisation that the hon. Lady puts on the Crown Prosecution Service. Indeed, it is performing very well and the inspectorate confirms that. The position,…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCrown Prosecution Service: ApprenticeshipsThe Crown Prosecution Service offers a range of apprenticeships across the legal, human resources, finance, project management, leadership and management professions and has…04 Feb 2021HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence SchemeI know that my hon. Friend speaks for his constituents and always has done. It is right to say, though, that our judiciary is admired around the world for its impartiality,…04 Feb 2021HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence SchemeThe unduly lenient sentence scheme is a vital safeguard in our criminal justice system. It permits me to intervene personally in a case where I consider that a sentencing judge…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCrown Prosecution Service: ApprenticeshipsA very good point. The CPS is actively contributing to the Government’s levelling-up agenda, offering apprenticeships across the board in a number of professions across England…04 Feb 2021HANSARDSerious Fraud OfficeI thank the hon. Gentleman for the interest he takes in the Crown Prosecution Service, and the Serious Fraud Office in particular. I know that he has a history of doing so, and we…04 Feb 2021