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HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)My hon. Friend makes a strong argument that I agree with on many levels. It also confirms my suspicion that the provisions could be around an individual, and responding to the…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause embodies the first of the key final recommendations of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse. It is…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fourteenth sitting)On the basis of what the Minister says, I will not move my amendments (a) and (b). New clause 4 added to the Bill . New Clause 6 Duty to develop a single core data set of victims…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)I am very supportive of the argument that my hon. Friend is making, because there needs to be absolute confidence that the Parole Board is acting for the right reasons. Any…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fourteenth sitting)It is about the victims and survivors, but it is also about preventing crime. To do that, we need to know who the perpetrators are.11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I can speak only as a constituency MP, but it routinely comes across my desk, so I must challenge the Minister on that point.11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Thirteenth sitting)Why is it all right for someone who is dying but not for someone who is not? I do not understand that distinction, and I am a woman who used to run a hospice.11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. In effect, I am trying to help the Minister to reach out to all victims, because some are currently unable to access his…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I hear what the Minister is saying. I will say again that Southall Black Sisters have been pushing for this for 30 years, so it has been an issue across multiple Governments. The…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I listened to what the Minister said and I give him some grace, because I know that a lot of this work falls under the Home Office, but the spirit of improvement is not enough: I…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fourteenth sitting)I really welcome the Minister’s attempt to tackle the misuse of information relating to victims as set out in the Government’s new clause 4; I thank him for making this happen. I…11 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)I beg to move amendment 62, in clause 15, page 12, line 5, at end insert— “(c) any other specialist community-based services relevant to the criminal conduct.”04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)I just want to re-read the statistic that victims not supported by an advocate had a one-in-1,000 chance of their perpetrator getting convicted, compared with a one-in-four chance…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)I am happy to go to a beach somewhere. At this point, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)The amendments are all on specialist community-based support, which I have a great deal of time and respect for. I know that the Minister is very aware of its value, so I hope…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)Both amendments seek to ensure that the strategy for collaboration takes into account victims’ needs. Amendment 87 would require the relevant authorities to begin the strategy of…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)I beg to move amendment 85, in clause 13, page 11, line 13, at end insert— “(ba) persons appearing to the relevant authorities to represent persons providing relevant victim…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)Hierarchy.04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Ninth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your guidance for, I think, the first time, Mr Hosie. It is not so much that I want to make a speech; it is just that I feel compelled to say thank…04 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Tenth sitting)I thank the Minister for his comments. I understand but disagree with his argument, but I will not press the amendment to a vote. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.…04 Jul 2023