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HANSARDOffences Against the Person Act 1861: Section 24As I mentioned, the Home Secretary has already asked for an urgent review on the scale of this particular problem, about which we are very concerned. We are supporting the…18 Nov 2021HANSARDFinancial Crime: Prosecution RatesMy hon. Friend rightly highlights the significant increase in cyber-crime. I am particularly interested in the issue, and last year I addressed the Cambridge International…16 Sept 2021HANSARDFinancial Crime: Prosecution RatesThank you, Mr Speaker. May I take this opportunity to place on the record my gratitude to you, to the Prime Minister and the Government, to Opposition parties, to the whole of…16 Sept 2021HANSARDUnduly Lenient SentencesI thank my hon. Friend for his tireless work on behalf of those who have been affected by cases of this nature. This case was brought to my attention by Steve Turner, the…16 Sept 2021HANSARDRefugee Rights: International LawThe Government are committed to addressing the unacceptable rise in dangerous and unnecessary small boat crossings, and are continuing to explore all options available to bring…16 Sept 2021HANSARDRefugee Rights: International LawAny request for my advice is subject to the Law Officers’ convention, but I must make it clear that the UK prides itself on its leadership within the international system and…16 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Criminal Justice SystemI regularly meet the Director of Public Prosecutions and CPS teams around the country. I was pleased to meet CPS South West last year to learn more about its case progression and…16 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Criminal Justice SystemI frequently meet criminal justice partners to discuss the important issue of criminal justice capacity since the covid-19 restrictions have been eased. The covid outbreak has…16 Sept 2021HANSARDUnderstanding of the LawI send my condolences to the family, and applaud the hon. Lady’s campaigning and work on the issue. I do not know about the case other than what she has just told me, but I am…16 Sept 2021HANSARDUnderstanding of the LawMy hon. Friend has put it very well. Understanding the law is vital for young people. To that end, I wholeheartedly support pro bono work as part of education and a way in which…16 Sept 2021HANSARDEffective and Accountable JusticeThere has been a real focus on dealing with the backlog and ensuring a better flow of cases right from reporting at the police station through to conviction. That was most…16 Sept 2021HANSARDEffective and Accountable JusticeThe assertion that there has been a decriminalisation of rape is simply not backed up by the facts and is a very damaging narrative to proffer. It is very important that we…16 Sept 2021HANSARDEffective and Accountable JusticeAs I say, we accept that there is a court backlog, and it is a priority for this Government as we build back from the pandemic. The CPS has implemented a number of changes, with…16 Sept 2021HANSARDEffective and Accountable JusticeMy hon. Friend is right to highlight the need for resources as we rebuild after the pandemic. We need to ensure that the court backlog, which we all accept exists, is dealt with.…16 Sept 2021HANSARDUnderstanding of the LawIt is vital that children of all ages learn about our famous legal system. My office works very closely with the Department for Education to ensure that the curriculum covers a…16 Sept 2021HANSARDEffective and Accountable JusticeWe must ensure that all journalists have the right to express themselves and work in a free society. We are incredibly proud of that tradition in this country and our human rights…16 Sept 2021HANSARDEffective and Accountable JusticeTogether with colleagues in the Home Office, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Ministry of Justice, we have developed a criminal justice action plan to drive system recovery…16 Sept 2021HANSARDMobile Phone Data: Criminal TrialsMy hon. Friend raises an important and concerning issue. People smuggling is a terrible crime that blights the lives of vulnerable people and I welcome all the efforts the…16 Sept 2021HANSARDMobile Phone Data: Criminal TrialsEffective handling of digital information is crucial to ensuring robust disclosure practices and effective trials. Alongside the Home Secretary and the Lord Chancellor, I will be…16 Sept 2021HANSARDUnduly Lenient SentencesIn 2020 my office received, and as the Law Officers we reviewed, 552 referrals under the unduly lenient sentence scheme. Ninety-seven of those were referred to the Court of Appeal…16 Sept 2021