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HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)Thank you very much.22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)Q If there were a following inquest, it is proposed that the independent public advocate would be an interested party but would not be able to carry on legal activity himself or…22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)Q So you would not be in favour of clause 28. Tim Suter: No.22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Third sitting)I have just one more question, Chair, which will be very quick. Please go on, Mr Hurd. Nick Hurd: I am quite attracted to the idea of a standing body because I think it can begin…22 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)Q I am sorry that I was late; I had today’s ten-minute rule Bill. One of the things we have heard from earlier witnesses is that a larger group of people should be covered by the…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)Q When you are prosecuting a case, clearly you have to have the conduct of it. To what extent does that limit what might be possible? Jan Lamping: In what sense?20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (First sitting)Q In terms of the core service, you have described a set of skills and knowledge that is needed. I think you were saying, in effect, that for either of the roles—independent…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)Well, the prosecutor clearly would want to be in charge of the prosecution, because that is your duty. Is there a limit to what the role of the independent advocate can be, and if…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)Obviously, you have a duty to the court. The judge is in charge of the procedure and the law. Does that create any limitations for the role of an independent advocate working for…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (First sitting)Q Do you think that there is any sort of risk to the core service from widening it out too much? Nicole Jacobs: When I think of the impact of the victims code, the broadening of…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)Q When would the discussion about that occur? Would it be at the meeting after the not-guilty plea? Jan Lamping: It happens at different points. There are initial conversations…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)Q Do you want to say a word about special measures, which is one of the ways in which a witness can be made to feel more comfortable? Jan Lamping: When the police refer a case to…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Second sitting)Q Yes, but in individual cases—some of the most sensitive cases there can be—you would not expect the role of an adviser to impinge on the role of the court, because there is a…20 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (First sitting)Q I have questions on two issues. The definition of victim in the Bill is quite broad in some ways. What do you make of that? Is that a good idea, because it wraps up categories…20 Jun 2023HANSARD Children in Hospital for Extended Periods (Report to Parliament)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of providing financial support for parents of…20 Jun 2023HANSARDBrexit: Science and Technology SectorDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is as important to the EU as it is to the UK to have good science co-operation, and that the benefits of our wonderful companies such as Johnson…14 Jun 2023HANSARD Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillBefore my right hon. and learned Friend departs from his remarks in response to the hon. Member for Stirling (Alyn Smith) about Scotland, does he agree that, if laws are passed in…12 Jun 2023HANSARD Healthcare Facilities: RoystonI am very glad that I have been able to secure this debate about healthcare facilities in Royston in my constituency. I have been concerned for some time that there is a danger of…05 Jun 2023HANSARD New Housing SupplyOn that point, will my right hon. Friend give way?05 Jun 2023HANSARD Healthcare Facilities: RoystonI am grateful to the Minister for the help he has given us. Would he be prepared to continue to take an interest in Royston and its future plans, because I think that has been…05 Jun 2023