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HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Eighth sitting)The Minister is a reasonable man and I am a reasonable woman, so I will not press amendment 47.29 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Eighth sitting)Clause 11 is a welcome part of the Bill that requires the Secretary of State to issue guidance regarding the code awareness and reviewing code compliance. We know that the…29 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Eighth sitting)What language is that campaign in? I am holding up my phone to make a point about access to smartphones and smart technology. Translating all the core documents, which could…29 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Eighth sitting)I wonder whether the Minister plans to speak about what enforcement there is if things do not go as he anticipates in the Bill.29 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move amendment 44, in clause 2, page 2, line 18, leave out paragraph (a) and insert— “(a) should be provided with information from all state agencies with…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)Please can I ungroup them?27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)On a point of order, Sir Edward. Amendments 44 and 49 have been grouped together, but they have little to nothing to do with each other. Is there any way to separate them, or am I…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)Could I push the Minister to say that he will consider this in the revision of the code? I hear everything that he says, but it relies on all the different parts working together,…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move amendment 38, in clause 2, page 2, line 25, at end insert— ‘(e) should be able to access appropriate compensation.’27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)I thank the Minister for that clarity. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)My hon. Friend is absolutely right, as is the Domestic Abuse Commissioner. That is why it is imperative that all victims and witnesses, particularly children, can access support…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)The Minister is right to say that the special measures are subject to a judge’s discretion. I wonder whether, when he is looking at updating the guidance and the code, he could…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)I began my speech on the amendment by welcoming the new changes, but the fact of having it enforceable is the nub of the amendment. Is the Minister able to speak about that? I…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fifth sitting)I fully accept the hon. Gentleman’s points. There was no criticism implied, but I will give one example. In 2013 I worked with Barnardo’s, and we did an inquiry to see whether the…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fifth sitting)I might have cut the Minister off too soon—he might be about to answer my question—but this is about the persistent level of low-grade behaviour, which would not reach the…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fifth sitting)I appreciate the opportunity to serve under your guidance once again, Sir Edward. I rise to speak in support of amendments 2 and 3, tabled by the hon. Member for Oxford West and…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fifth sitting)I will deal with those points in reverse order. My first reaction is to question why they were in front of a magistrate in the first place. How have those children gone all the…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 2, in clause 1, page 1, line 16, at end insert— “(e) where the person has experienced, or made allegations that they have experienced— (i) sexual abuse,…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)I will be quick because I know we have a vote coming. I agree that the instruments are in place, but the problem is that it relies on humans to actually let the victim know or the…27 Jun 2023