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HANSARDCriminal Justice BacklogThis is clearly a very important issue. We are performing better than comparable Commonwealth countries, but there is always more to do, and the hon. Member is right that we want…24 Sept 2020HANSARDCriminal Justice BacklogI thank the hon. Lady for her question. Actually, in the Crown court we safely resumed jury trials in England and Wales before any comparable jurisdiction in the world. With the…24 Sept 2020HANSARDCriminal Justice BacklogCovid-19 has presented an unprecedented challenge to the criminal justice system, and significant cross-system working has been under way to keep cases moving through the system…24 Sept 2020HANSARDSerious Fraud Office: Covid-19I thank my hon. Friend. DPAs are very important. They are extremely powerful tools that hold companies to account, and the SFO remains committed to using them. Since 2014, the SFO…24 Sept 2020HANSARDSerious Fraud Office: Covid-19The chief investigator of the SFO led a taskforce in relation to covid, to assess all operational activity that was initially halted by the pandemic as part of the office’s wider…24 Sept 2020HANSARDSerious Fraud Office: Covid-19The Serious Fraud Office responded quickly to the disruption caused by covid, and it has continued to progress casework during this period. Notably, it has achieved a conclusion…24 Sept 2020HANSARDVulnerable Victim SupportMy hon. Friend is right. The Domestic Abuse Bill is a landmark Bill, and it contains many measures that I know he will welcome to support and protect victims. They include the…24 Sept 2020HANSARDVulnerable Victim SupportThe needs and sensitivities of vulnerable victims are at the centre of Crown Prosecution Service casework. Prosecutors apply for special measures to ensure that vulnerable victims…24 Sept 2020HANSARDContempt of Court: Media ReportingReporting by the press or on social media may sometimes present a risk of prejudice to criminal proceedings. It is important to protect due process and the right to a fair trial.…09 Jul 2020HANSARDContempt of Court: Media ReportingI thank my hon. Friend for his question. That is quite right, and he makes an important point about social media and the risk of contempt of court. My office has prepared and…09 Jul 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse ProsecutionsThe Government take cases of domestic abuse extremely seriously. Despite the challenges generated by the covid-19 pandemic, the CPS has shown its determination to bring…09 Jul 2020HANSARDBurglary: Prosecution RatesBurglary is a terrible crime that can have a long-lasting impact on victims. The CPS is committed to bringing robust prosecutions against offenders who commit burglary and ruin…09 Jul 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse ProsecutionsI thank the hon. Lady for that important question. The Government have recently announced a number of funding packages that are linked to domestic abuse post covid, including…09 Jul 2020HANSARDBurglary: Prosecution RatesMy right hon. Friend is quite right to focus on this point, and I know that she has a track record of supporting her constituents in this area. The CPS is committed to bringing…09 Jul 2020HANSARDSupport for Law Firms: Covid-19Prosecuting advocates play an essential role in our criminal justice system, and the Government support them, as can be seen with the recent influx of money from the Treasury to…09 Jul 2020HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence SchemeMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to speak up for his constituents in Dudley on this matter. Public confidence in sentencing is crucial, and I am delighted to say that the…09 Jul 2020HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence SchemeThe scheme has had a number of recent successes. I am pleased to inform the House of two in particular. A recent case dealt with horrific offending concerning streaming child…09 Jul 2020HANSARDSupport for Law Firms: Covid-19The CPS has made changes to its system for paying fees to advocates to help support them during this difficult time, adjusted to ensure payment for work performed, even where a…09 Jul 2020HANSARDContempt of Court: Media ReportingMy hon. Friend is right, and it is right to acknowledge that the press is on the whole very responsible in its reporting of court proceedings, which is why issuing a media…09 Jul 2020HANSARD Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [Lords]I am hopeful that all Members can unite in a common commitment to protect the British public, and I am pleased to have the shadow Ministers, Labour Members and, indeed, other…22 Jun 2020