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HANSARDCovid-19: Civil LibertiesThank you very much, Mr Speaker. It is a pleasure to be here and to see you—virtually or otherwise. Her Majesty’s Government are actively considering a range of further options…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Civil LibertiesThe app is being developed with expert assistance from a plethora of different sources. Data on the app will not be held any longer than is absolutely necessary, and civil…28 Apr 2020HANSARDPro Bono WorkYes, absolutely. It is of the utmost importance that members of the public are aware of their rights and responsibilities, as well as the rights of other citizens; this builds…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillThe Solicitor General.23 Mar 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Criminal ActivityMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. British Transport police is doing good work in this area, and the Home Office is providing £25 million of targeted investment over this…13 Feb 2020HANSARDDomestic Violence: ProsecutionsYes, it is very important that they have the maximum support. Delay is always undesirable. I might add that, in an inspection into domestic abuse cases that was published only a…13 Feb 2020HANSARDDomestic Violence: ProsecutionsAction is being taken now. CPS policy on charging these matters, including on the charging of rape, has not changed. The code test has not changed; it still applies to all cases,…13 Feb 2020HANSARDDomestic Violence: ProsecutionsThe Government are working very hard in this area. In fact, I have personally dealt with a case in the Court of Appeal, trying to get the sentence raised on a domestic violence…13 Feb 2020HANSARDDomestic Violence: ProsecutionsI thank the hon. Lady for raising this important issue. In 2007-08, offences involving violence against women and girls accounted for 7.1% of CPS case load. The figure is now 17%,…13 Feb 2020HANSARDDomestic Violence: ProsecutionsDomestic abuse offences are horrific crimes that can have long-lasting traumatic effects on victims. It is of the utmost importance that victims are provided with robust…13 Feb 2020HANSARDFemale Genital Mutilation: ProsecutionsNimco Ali is doing some great work in this area. We will liaise with the Foreign Office, where appropriate, to offer our views. I can also say that the point my hon. Friend makes…13 Feb 2020HANSARDFemale Genital Mutilation: ProsecutionsI am pleased to say that £85 million has just been allocated by this Government to the Crown Prosecution Service. That enormous sum has been very well received. The reality is…13 Feb 2020HANSARDFemale Genital Mutilation: ProsecutionsI commend the hon. Gentleman and the city of Nottingham for what they are doing in this area. I have been told that piloting and trialling are taking place in some Nottingham…13 Feb 2020HANSARDFemale Genital Mutilation: ProsecutionsThe Crown Prosecution Service is determined to bring those responsible for female genital mutilation to justice. These are complex cases, usually involving very young and…13 Feb 2020HANSARDCPS Disclosure ObligationsNo, I do not accept that. In fact, the £85 million that was given to the CPS recently was the largest sum, pro rata, given to any Government Department. It is right that it is a…13 Feb 2020HANSARDCPS Disclosure ObligationsThe proper disclosure of unused material is vital if there is to be a fair trial, which is in the interests of the complainant, the accused and the whole community. There has been…13 Feb 2020HANSARDPublic Understanding of the LawIt is right that public legal education provides people with vital awareness, which is what it does. People need knowledge and understanding of their rights and responsibilities,…13 Feb 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Criminal ActivityMy hon. Friend is right to raise that point. I am pleased to say there is good co-operation across jurisdictions—between the English and Scottish authorities—and between the…13 Feb 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Criminal ActivityThe hon. Lady raises a good point. We know that county lines do not respect internal borders, and Police Scotland is engaged in the national law enforcement response to this…13 Feb 2020HANSARDPublic Understanding of the LawI do not think Parliament is supine in any context. The reality of the matter is that public legal education provides valuable insight and awareness to young people, in…13 Feb 2020