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HANSARDFraud and Economic CrimeEconomic crime is highly complex. In the year ending September 2021, the CPS prosecuted 7,609 defendants where fraud and forgery were the principal offence, with a conviction rate…24 Mar 2022HANSARDCrown Prosecution ServiceI have seen my hon. Friend’s letter. The point that he raises is critical to the success of the work of the CPS and the police. Closer liaison and better working between police…10 Feb 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law: Devolved AdministrationsOf course there will be continued and meaningful engagement with all the devolved Administrations in this process. It is an important opportunity and an important moment for our…10 Feb 2022HANSARDRule of Law: GovernmentThe hon. Gentleman makes a valiant attempt, but he should be aware of the Law Officers’ convention, which means I am prevented from commenting on the fact or the content of any…10 Feb 2022HANSARDRule of Law: GovernmentThe Prime Minister has made his position clear and I am not going to add any more in the light of the live police investigation. The hon. Lady mentioned the rule of law;…10 Feb 2022HANSARDRule of Law: GovernmentAll violence is unacceptable, and I am grateful to those police officers who stepped in to assist the Leader of the Opposition. No one should have to endure that experience. The…10 Feb 2022HANSARDRule of Law: GovernmentI strongly refute that suggestion. I am not aware of the report to which the hon. Gentleman refers, but the freedoms and protections that we all enjoy rely fundamentally on the…10 Feb 2022HANSARDRetained EU Law: Devolved AdministrationsThe Brexit freedoms Bill will once and for all take back control of the UK legal system, ending the special status of retained EU law and making it easier for the democratically…10 Feb 2022HANSARDRule of Law: GovernmentThe rule of law lies at the heart of the UK constitution and the Law Officers have a particular role in respect of upholding the rule of law. Together with the Solicitor General,…10 Feb 2022HANSARDCrown Prosecution ServiceMy hon. Friend is an energetic campaigner and spokesman for those of his constituents who are, sadly, afflicted by crime. The simple answer to his question is: more prosecutors,…10 Feb 2022HANSARDCrown Prosecution ServiceHer Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service inspectorate recently published a report on CPS performance in the west midlands, and it is due to report on Yorkshire and Humberside in…10 Feb 2022HANSARDSerious Fraud Office and the Unaoil Case: Independent ReviewI wish to provide details of an independent review I have commissioned into the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) failings identified by the Court of Appeal in the case of R. v. Akle and…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSpending Review 2021: Law Officers’ DepartmentsHappy new year, Mr Speaker. May I begin by congratulating the right hon. Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily Thornberry) on her new role? She is familiar with the…06 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill: Compatibility with International LawWe are subject to international obligations that make it clear that, if people have legitimate claims for asylum, there are safe and legal routes through which they may pursue…06 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill: Compatibility with International LawThere are no two ways about it, and I am proud to say to my hon. Friend that I really support this Government’s attempts to end this evil trade, as he puts it. It is immoral that…06 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill: Compatibility with International LawWhat is clear is that we need to take tangible action to deal with the problem of illegal migrants crossing our channel and dangerous traffickers exploiting some of the most…06 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill: Compatibility with International LawTo be clear, the UK prides itself on its leadership within the international system and the fact that it discharges its international obligations in good faith. The Nationality…06 Jan 2022HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls/Hate Crimes: Successful ProsecutionsI apologise, Mr Speaker. I wanted the Chamber to enjoy the oratory and eloquence of my hon. Friend, but we will be denied that for a few moments longer. The hon. Member for…06 Jan 2022HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls/Hate Crimes: Successful ProsecutionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and he puts his finger on the problem. That is why the additional funding that the CPS received last year will partially be dedicated to…06 Jan 2022HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls/Hate Crimes: Successful ProsecutionsNo, she is not right. We understand, of course, that we need to do better when it comes to charging rape and to RASSO—rape and serious sexual offences—outcomes. The Director of…06 Jan 2022