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HANSARDBeating Crime PlanWell, we are. The announcement of a replacement of the Action Fraud system was made some time ago. That represents just the sharp end of the Government’s response to this growing…14 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I am happy to correct the record and, of course, to apologise to the right hon. Gentleman. I remind him that I am more than happy to…14 Sept 2021HANSARDThe Rule of LawI am afraid that that is emblematic of the problem that we are facing. Dressing up legitimate political debate as somehow a direct criticism of our adherence to the rule of law…14 Sept 2021HANSARDProtecting the Public and Justice for VictimsToday I would like to update the House on how the Government are protecting the public and providing justice for victims following the Opposition day debate of 9 June 2021. Impact…07 Sept 2021HANSARDCivil Cases: Extending Fixed Recoverable CostsThe Ministry of Justice is today publishing its consultation response on extending fixed recoverable costs (FRC) in civil law cases in England and Wales. This follows the 2019…06 Sept 2021HANSARDLasting Powers of Attorney: ConsultationToday I am launching a public consultation on modernising lasting powers of attorney. There are things we take for granted until we no longer have them—our ability to make…20 Jul 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMay I reassure my hon. Friend that we are conducting a review into this issue and will report by the end of the year? I pay tribute to the work she did as a Minister jointly with…05 Jul 2021HANSARDJusticeIn March 2019, the national criminal justice board commissioned the first ever end-to-end review of how the criminal justice system handles rape cases. The rape review report and…05 Jul 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThe hon. Lady would be interested to see the note that I have here—it says, “Remember the families.” I am grateful to her for reminding me of that, and, of course, I will…05 Jul 2021HANSARDJusticeIn March 2019, the national criminal justice board commissioned the first ever end-to-end review of how the criminal justice system handles rape cases. The rape review report and…05 Jul 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend and I look forward to working with him and other colleagues on bringing forward measures that will deal with the need to protect our valiant retail…05 Jul 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThe debate today has been stimulating and thought-provoking as Report stage merits. I would, however, challenge some of the narrative that we have heard from the Labour party,…05 Jul 2021HANSARDIndependent Human Rights Act ReviewSince January this year, the review has conducted a public call for evidence, which has received more than 150 submissions, and has engaged with a wide range of interested parties…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGovernment and the CourtsThe hon. Gentleman has expressed the view of one contributor to the consultation. I would argue on the contrary—that, indeed, we are publishing everything, consistent with our…29 Jun 2021HANSARDIndependent Human Rights Act ReviewI know that the right hon. Gentleman will read the review’s findings with great care. I have been clear that this is not about changing the fundamental rights themselves, as he…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGovernment and the CourtsWell, not me. I will leave that to others to answer. Naturally, I do not disclose the details of private conversations that I have with Cabinet colleagues, but I can say that the…29 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to analyse the figures closely. It is interesting to note that some of the assumptions that people make about foreign nationals and where they are from are…29 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will make sure that the hon. Lady’s letter is brought to my attention. She sent it just over a week ago. I will not comment about the individual case, but it will of course be…29 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsOver the weekend, we launched the unified probation service for England and Wales. It was the culmination of huge amounts of preparation over two years, and I am hugely grateful…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGovernment and the CourtsForgive me, Mr Speaker, I was thinking about the pies at HMP Berwyn.29 Jun 2021