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HANSARDInternet Trolling: Prosecution RatesThe hon. Lady may know that I have a particular passion about combating disability hate crime. I have met disability organisations in her region—the wonderful north-east—and…31 Jan 2019HANSARDKnife Crime: ProsecutionMy hon. Friend raises a serious London case, and as a London MP, he is a passionate campaigner against knife crime. I warmly welcome the decision of the Court of Appeal yesterday…31 Jan 2019HANSARDInternet Trolling: Prosecution RatesI recognise that internet trolling can have devastating effects on victims, and where an offence has been committed, the CPS response will be robust. The number of prosecutions…31 Jan 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Prosecution RatesMy hon. Friend raises a very important point. Since we introduced the law on coercive control several years ago the number of charges continues to increase. In 2016-17, 309…31 Jan 2019HANSARDInternet Trolling: Prosecution RatesThe hon. Lady is right to point to the concern about the younger generation being disincentivised from coming forward, particularly into public service. That should worry us all…31 Jan 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Prosecution RatesThe hon. Lady raises a very important point. Several months ago, the Attorney General and I issued a new paper on disclosure, and that will be followed by revised guidelines this…31 Jan 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Prosecution RatesThe hon. Gentleman will be interested to know that only last week I met Baroness Newlove and discussed these very issues. It is vitally important that colleagues in the Ministry…31 Jan 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Prosecution RatesWith respect to the hon. Gentleman, he must not forget that independent prosecutors have to apply evidential tests and it will not always be the case that complaints will merit a…31 Jan 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Prosecution RatesDealing with domestic abuse is a top priority for the Government, and I regularly engage with the CPS on this subject. The CPS wants to ensure that every victim of domestic abuse…31 Jan 2019