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HANSARDDraft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid for Separated Children) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2019My hon. Friend has far more knowledge of devolved Scottish matters than I do. I will certainly write to him, if he is okay with that. I conclude by reiterating that the statutory…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Prison Officers: Pension AgeIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hanson. I understand that your chairing the debate is quite fitting, given that you still have a special interest in prisons…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Prison Officers: Pension AgeI am grateful for my hon. Friend’s intervention. I think I have already addressed his point in my speech, but it is clearly a point that he is interested in. The first new prison…08 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAccess to legal aid is an important part of our justice system. In the past year, £1.6 billion was paid in legal advice. The Government remain committed to giving people access to…08 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Lady will know, criminal defence lawyers play a crucial role in upholding the rule of law, and the Government greatly value their work. We have the legal aid support…08 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI fully understand where the hon. Gentleman is coming from. It is fundamental to our legal and justice system that everyone has the right to a fair trial. None the less, it is…08 Oct 2019HANSARDSupport for Victims of Crime in CourtI am grateful to the hon. Lady for her question. I suggest that we perhaps meet after this session, when she can outline a little more about her case.08 Oct 2019HANSARDSupport for Victims of Crime in CourtCompensation orders are an important power. The purpose of the order is to pay the victim compensation for any personal injury, loss or damage caused by an offence, and they allow…08 Oct 2019HANSARDSupport for Victims of Crime in CourtThe Government are prioritising support for victims through the criminal justice system and beyond, and we are committed to tackling poor criminal justice outcomes for them. Just…08 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid for Separated Children) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2019If I may, I will respond to the hon. Lady in writing. I have asked that question. Finally, as a responsible Government, we must be informed by evidence of what works, provide…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillNorth Somerset.02 Oct 2019