Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 19 January 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 January 2016. It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 January 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.
Extortion
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to prevent extortion cases.
- Answer
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We are clear that the police and other law enforcement agencies where appropriate, should take reports of extortion seriously and investigate them appropriately. Those who commit offences involving extortion should be taken through the courts and met with tough sentences.
The Anti-Kidnap and Extortion Unit in the National Crime Agency undertakes awareness raising to assist law enforcement agencies’ understanding of the threat.
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- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 23050
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Extortion
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- 2016-07-05 19:13:10 +0100
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