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HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls/Hate Crimes: Successful ProsecutionsThis Government take tackling domestic abuse and hate crime extremely seriously, as shown by the introduction of the landmark Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and our commitment to…06 Jan 2022HANSARDStrength of the UnionThe Law Officers are always concerned about any legislation promoted by the Scottish Parliament and Government that falls outside legislative competence. That is why I was pleased…06 Jan 2022HANSARDStrength of the UnionWe must respect the arrangements set out in each of the devolution settlements, but I agree with one aspect of the hon. Gentleman’s question, which is that sometimes the rules of…06 Jan 2022HANSARDSpending Review 2021: Law Officers’ DepartmentsThe Government will not rest until we have improved public safety. The recruitment of 20,000 new police officers will cut crime and get criminals off our streets. My hon. Friend…06 Jan 2022HANSARDSpending Review 2021: Law Officers’ DepartmentsThe right hon. Lady makes it clear that she is more interested in scoring political points, frankly, than dealing with the court backlog. When it comes to the primary issue of the…06 Jan 2022HANSARDStrength of the UnionAs the Attorney General for England and Wales, I have the Union at the heart of my work. I am pleased that, for example, CPS Wales performs very well: a recent inspectorate report…06 Jan 2022HANSARDOffences Against the Person Act 1861: Section 24The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise this issue, and I share his concern. I am really pleased that the Home Secretary has asked the National Police Chiefs’ Council to…18 Nov 2021HANSARDOffences Against the Person Act 1861: Section 24As I mentioned, several legal bases may be invoked in regard to these circumstances. Section 23, which covers poisoning that endangers a person’s life, carries a maximum sentence…18 Nov 2021HANSARDOffences Against the Person Act 1861: Section 24The recent rise in reports of spiking is incredibly concerning. The Crown Prosecution Service will always treat maliciously administering poison as a high harm offence. In…18 Nov 2021HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence SchemeMy hon. Friend raises some very grave cases. I assure her that such offences are within the scope of the unduly lenient sentence scheme, and that the Solicitor General and I will…18 Nov 2021HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence SchemeIn 2021, the unduly lenient sentence scheme has continued to ensure that the seriousness of offending is properly reflected in the sentence imposed. More than 100 cases have been…18 Nov 2021HANSARDCounty Lines Drug Dealing: ProsecutionsMy hon. Friend raises an important point. I applaud his police team in Norfolk for their great results. In the east of England, Operation Orochi has led to significant terms of…18 Nov 2021HANSARDCounty Lines Drug Dealing: ProsecutionsThe CPS’s early investigative advice on county lines with the police is making a difference. The majority of county lines offending relates to drug convictions and human…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Channel CrossingsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. There are international rules and conventions, which bind state parties, on our duties when it comes to maritime law and our obligations. We…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Channel CrossingsThe UK prides itself on its leadership within the international system and it discharges its international obligations in good faith. We have a proud history of providing…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Channel CrossingsThe Home Office is taking lawful action in the channel to disrupt the traffickers’ life-threatening and criminal business model, and that really should not be in question. This…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Channel CrossingsThe traffickers organising these dangerous crossings are putting lives at risk, and it is vital that we do everything we can to protect them and prevent them from operating from…18 Nov 2021HANSARDSupreme Court Judgments: Scottish Parliament Legislative ProposalsWith respect to the hon. Gentleman, I take greater instruction from the President of the Supreme Court who stated in paragraph 77 of his judgment that there had been a decision by…18 Nov 2021HANSARDSupreme Court Judgments: Scottish Parliament Legislative ProposalsMy hon. Friend raises an important point about our devolution settlement, and the Government are clear on their position as set out in our recent response to the consultation on…18 Nov 2021HANSARDSupreme Court Judgments: Scottish Parliament Legislative ProposalsI welcome the unanimous decision of the Supreme Court to agree with the Law Officers that all provisions raised by virtue of our reference under section 33 of the Scotland Act…18 Nov 2021