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HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move amendment 45, in clause 2, page 2, line 23, at end insert “and with all state agencies with responsibilities under the victims’ code, including HMCTS and the NHS…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 (Sixth sitting)Will the Minister give way?27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)Indeed, and I thank the Minister. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn .27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)I will be quick because I know we have a vote coming.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 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move amendment 63, in clause 1, page 1, line 16, at end insert— “(e) where the person is a child under the age of 18 who has suffered harm and is a victim of, or a…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)I thank the Minister for everything that he has said. I have comfort at this point, so I will not press the amendment. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)I will speak to amendments 38 and 39, which are linked to the criminal injuries compensation scheme. Victims of violent crime in England and Wales may be awarded compensation…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Sixth sitting)I thank the Minister for what he says, but it does not given me the reassurances that I want, because things are not working in practice. I will not press my amendment to a vote…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Sudan: AtrocitiesI am really grateful to the right hon. Member for Chelmsford (Vicky Ford) for shining a spotlight on this, because for too long the international community has not directed its…22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)Q Thank you both very much for the evidence you have given. It has clarified in my mind what an independent public advocate is. Do you both feel that part 2 meets the objective…22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)No, because it is not in front of me. Do you think that the Bill would get you the independence that you want, and give the families a voice? Rt Rev James Jones: At the risk of…22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)Thank you very much.22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)Q Lord Wills, thank you for all the work you have done in this field. I want to build on Janet’s point. You have repeated that the Bill gives the Secretary of State unfettered…22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)Q A quick clarification—which Act is the 2005 Act that you referred to? Tim Suter: Sorry, I used my shorthand for the Inquiries Act 2005: section 1—matter of public concern, set…22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)Q Got it. You mentioned under-18s. In clause 27, under-18s are mentioned twice. Subsection (4) refers to the advocate providing “support” to such persons, but subsection (5) says…22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)Q So what would you like to see? Tim Suter: I would like the IPA to be able to directly represent, subject to parental consent, someone who is under 18. It is just as important…22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)Q In terms of both getting to the truth and getting closure for those involved, how does having their representation help with that? Tim Suter: I just think that there is a risk…22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)Q Thank you for what you are bringing to the table, and for what you do in your daily lives. Ruth, you spoke about the event at the beginning of the week with some of your service…22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)Q It is usually the police who are the frontline staff that people go to first. Do they know about the victims code? Ruth Davison: If they do, I do not think they are…22 Jun 2023