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HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)DCC Barnett, do you have a view on that? DCC Barnett: I guess it is about being really clear about the lines of accountability. It is very clear that PCCs hold chief constables to…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (First sitting)Okay. I am going to interrupt you, if you do not mind, because I know that so many colleagues want to pick up. But thank you very much.20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (First sitting)Q Is there potentially a role for the Youth Justice Board and/or youth offending services in helping children who are victims? Dame Rachel de Souza: I think there is, but it is…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)Q Ms Linden, how do you make sure in London that it is not confusing, and that you as, effectively, the PCC are actually the victims’ champion? Sophie Linden: I know you had…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)It is not my suggestion. Thank you all very much.20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (First sitting)Dr Siddiqui? Dr Siddiqui: I think you need an advocate to help you navigate the system. The information provided by the criminal justice system or by the courts generally is…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)Q Could I take you back to the provision in the proposed updated code to have a meeting at an earlier stage between the CPS with a victim of an alleged crime? You have suggested…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)Q That would be great if it could be delivered, but can I just push you on the practicalities? Will it really be about what is in the best interests of the victim, or will it…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (First sitting)Do you think we are talking tens of millions, hundreds of millions, or even more? Jayne Butler: Hundreds of millions.20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)Q Well, is that right or is that wrong? Does the victim not need to have confidence in the person who is going to stand up and ask some tough questions on their behalf? Jan…20 Jun 2023HANSARDTechnical Education at Secondary SchoolsI am very proud to have Aylesbury University Technical College in my constituency. It provides excellent technical education for young students on a specialist pathway, but not…12 Jun 2023HANSARDTechnical Education at Secondary Schools9. What assessment she has made of the adequacy of technical education pathways at secondary schools.12 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ4. The latest route update for East West Rail has recently been published and unfortunately the link to Aylesbury is still just a dotted line on the map. I have raised the need…07 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Antisocial behaviour is a blight on the lives of too many of my constituents, and their frustration is often exacerbated because it is not always clear whether it is the local…22 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. Is it not also the case that attracting those very mobile people to this country means that they then spend money in this…16 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)I am interested in what the hon. Lady is saying. Will she clarify the latter point about the increase in the rate that would have been necessary had it not been frozen? Is she…16 May 2023HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationAs the new chair of the all-party parliamentary group on media freedom globally and a former journalist myself, I am very concerned about SLAPPs. The name says it all: they are…16 May 2023HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation20. What steps he is taking to bring forward legislative proposals to tackle strategic lawsuits against public participation.16 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have said on several occasions in this place that prison officers are the hidden heroes of our public services. Twenty-two came out of hiding and were in plain view during the…16 May 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillThat was a very sobering speech from the hon. Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum). It is a pleasure to rise to speak in this important debate. I was a member of the…15 May 2023