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HANSARDSerious FraudAs the Chancellor of the Exchequer made clear in his announcements, the unprecedented level of support for businesses and those in financial difficulty has sadly raised the risk…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Remand on BailClearly, any bail should be for the shortest possible period, because it restricts the ability of an individual to carry out their normal life while they remain innocent until…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: CPSMy hon. Friend raises an important point. The CPS and others have been working at pace to ensure that justice continues to be served. The Coronavirus Act 2020 enables the use of…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: CPSMy hon. Friend makes a crucial point. Those on the frontline—those in the trenches of this battle—who are risking their own safety in the service of others are the heroes in this…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: CPSJustice is non-negotiable, and notwithstanding the crisis we are facing, it is important that justice continues to be done and continues to be seen to be done. There has been very…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: CPSI would like to put on record my thanks to the whole CPS family and, indeed, the wider justice system for their hard work during this uncertain period. CPS staff are working…28 Apr 2020HANSARDSerious FraudThis is an important issue. Sadly, criminals are looking to take advantage of the vulnerable during this pandemic. It is shameful and disgusting, but sadly it is a fact of life.…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Remand on Bail[ Inaudible ] —capacity across the criminal justice system, and our focus is to ensure that the most dangerous offenders are dealt with as a priority. All cases with an…28 Apr 2020HANSARDSerious FraudThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise this point, and I recognise the increased risk posed by scammers and fraudsters at this time of crisis. Sadly, there are those who…28 Apr 2020HANSARDSerious FraudI thank my hon. Friend for his extensive work on that case. He has been indefatigable in seeking a resolution for his constituent—of that there is no doubt. Unfortunately, I…28 Apr 2020HANSARDSerious FraudLast year, the Crown Prosecution Service prosecuted over 10,000 defendants where the principal offence was fraud or forgery. It also has a specialist fraud division, which brings…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic ViolenceI am acutely concerned by the rise in domestic abuse offences in lockdown, and I want to make two points. First, the Domestic Abuse Bill, which returns to the Commons today, will…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic ViolenceMy hon. Friend speaks with authority about child safeguarding, based on his practice as a barrister and his time in government as a Minister. These crimes are abhorrent, and those…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic ViolenceThis is an important point. A range of protections is available for victims so that they can give evidence in such situations. Prosecutors can apply for special measures,…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic ViolenceThe hon. Gentleman makes a very important point. We need to go as far as we possibly can to support vulnerable victims throughout the court process. The CPS is at the forefront of…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic ViolenceI thank the hon. Lady for her considerable work on this subject and her courage in speaking out about this matter. I myself represented victims of domestic abuse during my time as…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic ViolenceThank you, Mr Speaker. I congratulate the shadow Solicitor General, the hon. Member for Lewisham West and Penge (Ellie Reeves), on her appointment, and the shadow Attorney…28 Apr 2020HANSARD Deportation Flight to JamaicaDoes the Minister agree that shrill virtue signalling and faux outrage ignore the political and legal realities of the issue? My parents emigrated to the UK from Commonwealth…10 Feb 2020HANSARD Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) BillIn 2018, the Government appointed Martin Forde, QC, to independently advise them on the compensation scheme, and the Government have also committed to having an independent…10 Feb 2020HANSARDCounty Lines: Exploitation of ChildrenAccording to Hampshire police, every town in our county has been targeted by county lines drugs gangs, and in Fareham we had some recent arrests of drug dealers. Will the Minister…10 Feb 2020