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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that important point, and I pay tribute to the work of the Victims’ Commissioner and, indeed, her predecessor. The hon. Gentleman will be…22 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe work of Devon and Cornwall police in ensuring that virtual court processes carry on at this challenging time is very much appreciated. I am going to include in primary…22 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend is right to raise the important issue of disclosure of criminal records. In too many cases, it has been a bar to employment, which is a sure-fire way out of…22 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can reassure the hon. Lady that domestic abuse trials have continued to be prioritised throughout the pandemic, with early listings. I am very impressed by the work that is…22 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI must declare an interest, because I am a member of the Northern Ireland Bar. The particular issue that the hon. Gentleman raises seems to be a matter for the Northern Ireland…22 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperThe hon. Gentleman knows that I am very familiar with his constituency having been part of the criminal justice community in Cardiff for many years. I assure him that matters…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperI warmly welcome my right hon. Friend’s support, and I am grateful to him, as ever. He is right to highlight the assessment procedure. He will be glad, and he will remember from…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperThe figures are released annually by the Attorney General’s office. I do not have the most up-to-date figures. I do know, from my own long experience as Solicitor General, that…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperMy right hon. and learned Friend and I toiled in the vineyard with regard to criminal sentencing procedure. He did not quite write the book, but he certainly read it. I am…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperI am grateful to the hon. Lady. I well remember the meeting with Mr Wood. It left an impression on me, and the cumulative impression of the meetings I have had with her…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperAgain, Wolverhampton is a community and a court I know well, having sat there in the past. My hon. Friend’s constituents will be glad to know that, with the changes to…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperI thank the hon. Lady for her work on that important Committee on a Bill that of course has United Kingdom as well as England and Wales application. I can assure her that in no…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperMy right hon. Friend knows that everybody in this country is equal before the law, and fair trials have to happen. Legal costs are, of course, paid to the people who represent…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperThe hon. Member is to be applauded for his work on that important legislation. Our commitment to double the maximum term is set out in the White Paper, and that is what we will…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperMy hon. Friend is right to raise an issue that I know many of his constituents in Harrow East have faced. I assure him that when it comes to dwelling-house burglary, which is not…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperI was sorry to hear about my hon. Friend’s experiences. I am glad that he has shared with us that he has nothing of value—perhaps nothing left of any value. As a victim of crime,…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperI am grateful to the hon. Member for raising that. We have met to discuss this matter. It seems to me that existing types of order—for example, crime prevention orders and serious…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for his assiduous work on the behalf of his constituents. As Solicitor General, I dealt with a number of egregious cases of causing death by…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperThe hon. Gentleman will be glad to know that within a month of my taking office we secured £2.5 billion for the biggest prison-building project in years. I am keeping a close eye…16 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperThe hon. Gentleman, who speaks with experience as a practitioner, is right to highlight that issue. I have considered whether we should just ban release on a Friday, but that is…16 Sept 2020