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Legislative stage
Legislation
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Publisher
Answered by
George Howarth
(Labour)
Asked by
Jim Cunningham
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What plans he has to make community sentences more (a) rigorous and (b) effective.
Subjects
Community service orders; Intimidation; Protection; Witnesses
Date
30 November 1998
Reference
321 c528-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What plans he has to make community sentences more (a) rigorous and (b) effective.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What plans he has to make community sentences more (a) rigorous and (b) effective.
Asked by
Jim Cunningham
(Labour)
Answered by
George Howarth
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 November 1998
For answer on
30 November 1998
Answered on
30 November 1998
Subjects
Community service orders; Intimidation; Protection; Witnesses
Date
30 November 1998
Reference
61096; 321 c528-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Towards a just conclusion: vulnerable and intimidated witnesses in Scottish criminal and civil cases: consultation paper. SO. 1998.
Towards a just conclusion: vulnerable and intimidated witnesses in Scottish criminal and civil cases: consultation paper. SO. 1998.
Deposited by
Scottish Office
Type
Consultation papers;
Deposited papers
Author
Scottish Office
Committed on
9 November 1998
Originated on
2 November 1998
Received on
9 November 1998
Subjects
Criminal proceedings; Crime; Courts; Civil proceedings; Evidence; Intimidation; Protection; Scotland; Witnesses; Trials
Lords Library location
HINF 98/2171
Date
9 November 1998
Reference
Dep 98/1173
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what changes his Department has made to (a) the amount of information available to, and (b) the protection by law for, victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses since May 1997. - Inc refs to various publications, The Sex Offenders Act...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what changes his Department has made to (a) the amount of information available to, and (b) the protection by law for, victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses since May 1997. - Inc refs to various publications, The Sex Offenders Act...
Asked by
Margaret Ewing
(Scottish National Party)
Answered by
Alun Michael
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 July 1998
For answer on
26 October 1998
Answered on
26 October 1998
Mrs. Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what changes his Department has made to (a) the amount of
information available to, and (b) the protection by law for, victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses since May 1997. [54998]
Mr. Michael: We have revised the Victims of Crime leaflet, which the police hand out routinely to victims; the Witness in Court
leaflet for all those called to give evidence in court; and the Information Pack for the Families of Homicide Victims. In November
1997, we issued a new leaflet called Release of Prisoners: Information for Victims of Serious Sexual or Other Violent Offences,
which explains the role of the Probation Service in working with victims when a serious offender has been given a prison sentence of
four years or more. The steering group overseeing revision of the Child Witness Pack, relaunched as the Young Witness Pack in June
this year, was chaired by an official from the Home Office. The pack is a jointly funded initiative by Government Department, the
NSPCC and Childline for use in the preparation for court of young witnesses aged 5 to 17.
The Sex Offenders Act 1997 provides a mechanism to help protect children and vulnerable adults from convicted sex offenders. It
requires such offenders to register their current name and address with the police and to inform the police of any change of address
or change of name. Home Office guidance has made it clear that this information is not to be left to gather dust on a file but to be
used for the protection of children and vulnerable adults. The Association of Chief Police Officers and the Association of Chief
Officers of Probation have co-operated with other agencies to develop best practice following the implementation of the Act. As well
as acting as a deterrent to the offender and allowing appropriate measures to be put in place, registration under the Act allows the
police to be informed when a sex offender moves into their area and to take appropriate steps to protect vulnerable people as
necessary.
The Sex Offender Order is intended to protect the public from a convicted sex offender, however far in the past his conviction took
place, if there is current concern about a danger he may pose to the public, in particular children or vulnerable adults. A court
may make an order against such an offender which would contain prohibitions which he has to observe in order to prevent the
likelihood of him committing offences in the future. An order also comes with it the requirement to register under the Sex Offender
Act 1997.
In June 1997 we established an inter departmental Working Group to examine the treatment of vulnerable or intimidated witnesses,
including victims, in the criminal justice system. The report of the Working Group on Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses, Speaking
up for Justice, was published for consultation by my right hon. Friend on 10 June. The consultation exercise has now been completed
and we are urgently considering the responses. We are determined to take action as quickly as possible, in light of the consultation
exercise, to improve the way vulnerable or intimidated witnesses are treated in the criminal justice system.
Subjects
Crime; Intimidation; Witnesses; Victims
Date
26 October 1998
Reference
318 c61-2W; 54998
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what changes his Department has made to (a) the amount of information provided to and (b) the protection by law for victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses since May 1997.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what changes his Department has made to (a) the amount of information provided to and (b) the protection by law for victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses since May 1997.
Asked by
Margaret Ewing
(Scottish National Party)
Answered by
Henry McLeish
(Labour)
Answering body
Scottish Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 July 1998
For answer on
19 October 1998
Answered on
19 October 1998
Mrs. Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what changes his Department has made to (a) the amount of information
provided to and (b) the protection by law for victims of crime and vulnerable witnesses since May 1997. [55015]
Mr. McLeish: At the end of February we produced a general information leaflet for victims of crime, which explains the criminal
justice process in simple terms and provides information about getting help. The leaflet is distributed mainly by the police, who
are the first contact a victim or witness who reports a crime has with the criminal justice system. It is also available through
Victim Support Scotland and Citizens Advice Bureaux.
I am advised by my noble and learned Friend the Lord Advocate that, in January, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in
conjunction with the Scottish Court Service launched a Joint Statement on Crown Witnesses, outlining the joint and individual
responsibilities of procurators and clerks of court in relation to Crown Witnesses cited in court. The document introduced an
undertaking that witnesses at court would be provided with an update on the progress of their case at least once every two hours.
The Lord Advocate's Department also refined and improved the information that is provided to child witnesses and, in March 1998, he
launched two new information leaflets for child witnesses who are cited to court. One leaflet is aimed at children under 12 and one
is for use by children between 12 and 16. The leaflets provide information about what the child can expect when coming to court to
give evidence.
A Scottish Office-led inter-departmental Working Group was set up in late 1997 to examine the issue of vulnerable or intimidated
witnesses. The Group's report will be issued as a consultative document on 2 November.
Subjects
Children; Crime; Information; Intimidation; Scotland; Witnesses; Victims
Date
19 October 1998
Reference
317 c951-2W; 55015
House
House of Commons
Vulnerable or intimidated witnesses: a consultation paper. NIO. 1998.
Vulnerable or intimidated witnesses: a consultation paper. NIO. 1998.
Deposited by
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Consultation papers;
Deposited papers
Author
Northern Ireland Office
Committed on
15 October 1998
Originated on
1 October 1998
Received on
15 October 1998
Subjects
Children; Criminal proceedings; Courts; Intimidation; Northern Ireland; Rape; Sexual offences; Witnesses; Victims; Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses Interdepartmental Working Group
Commons Library location
Dep 98/1045
Lords Library location
HINF 98/2018
Date
15 October 1998
Reference
Dep 98/1045
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what is the proposed timescale for implementing the recommendations relating to vulnerable witnesses in the report Speaking up for Justice, June 1998.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what is the proposed timescale for implementing the recommendations relating to vulnerable witnesses in the report Speaking up for Justice, June 1998.
Asked by
David Kidney
(Labour)
Answered by
Alun Michael
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 June 1998
For answer on
6 July 1998
Answered on
6 July 1998
Mr. Kidney: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the proposed timescale for implementing the
recommendations relating to vulnerable witnesses in the report "Speaking up for Justice", June 1998. [48686]
Mr. Michael: On 10 June we announced a period of consultation on all the recommendations in "Speaking up for Justice", the report of
the Working Group on Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses. We will take action as quickly as possible to improve the way vulnerable
or intimidated witnesses are treated in the criminal justice system in the light of comments received during the consultation
period.
Subjects
Intimidation; Witnesses
Date
6 July 1998
Reference
315 c349W; 48686
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will comment on arrangements for supporting witnesses in magistrates' courts. - Includes ref to 'National Standards of Witness Care in the Criminal Justice System.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will comment on arrangements for supporting witnesses in magistrates' courts. - Includes ref to 'National Standards of Witness Care in the Criminal Justice System.
Asked by
Andrew Dismore
(Labour)
Answered by
Alun Michael
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 June 1998
For answer on
24 June 1998
Answered on
24 June 1998
Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on arrangements for supporting
witnesses in magistrates' courts. [47009]
Mr. Michael: We are committed to providing a more co-ordinated service to witnesses through the implementation locally of `National
Standards of Witness Care in the Criminal Justice System'.
Schemes supporting witnesses and other users of magistrates courts already exist in many parts of the country. Some are run by
National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders, some by Victim Support, while others have been established as a
result of local initiatives. The possibility of improving support for users of magistrates courts is currently under consideration
against the backdrop of the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review. We hope it will be possible to announce the outcome of this
consideration later in the year.
Subjects
Administration of justice; Intimidation; Magistrates' courts; Witnesses
Date
24 June 1998
Reference
314 c516W; 47009
House
House of Commons
Lords debate on Unstarred Question on what progress they are making in reviewing way in which vulnerable or intimidated witnesses are treated in the criminal justice system, with particular reference to rape or indecent assault trials.
Lords debate on Unstarred Question on what progress they are making in reviewing way in which vulnerable or intimidated witnesses are treated in the criminal justice system, with particular reference to rape or indecent assault trials.
Lead member
Baroness Byford
Answering member
Lord Williams of Mostyn
Department
Home Office
Type
Questions for short debate
Subjects
Crime; Courts; Intimidation; Rape; Sexual offences; Witnesses; Victims; Rules of procedure; Victim support schemes; Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses Interdepartmental Working Group
Date
22 June 1998
Reference
591 c87-110
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on referral system between the Metropolitan Police and Victim Support in Barnet.
1st supplementary on referral system between the Metropolitan Police and Victim Support in Barnet.
Asked by
Andrew Dismore
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
15 June 1998
Subjects
Crime; Intimidation; Police; Witnesses; Victims; Victim support schemes; Barnet
Date
15 June 1998
Reference
314 c3
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What plans he has to introduce measures to increase the protection provided to victims of rape. (Failed OPQ)
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What plans he has to introduce measures to increase the protection provided to victims of rape. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Julian Lewis
(Conservative)
Answered by
Alun Michael
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 June 1998
For answer on
15 June 1998
Answered on
15 June 1998
Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to introduce measures to increase the
protection provided to victims of rape. [44274]
Mr. Michael: Last week my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary published the report of the interdepartmental Working Group on
Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses which we set up to help deliver our manifesto commitment to provide greater protection for
victims, especially in rape trials. The report recommends a wide range of measures designed to provide greater protection to
vulnerable or intimidated witnesses from the investigation stage through to the trial. The proposals include the use of screens,
live television links, changes in the law to set out more clearly the limited circumstances in which evidence on previous sexual
history may be admitted in evidence, and a ban on unrepresented defendants personally conducting cross-examination and power for the
judge to clear the public gallery when the witness is giving evidence.
Subjects
Crime; Intimidation; Rape; Witnesses; Victims; Victim support schemes
Date
15 June 1998
Reference
314 c64W; 44274
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Asked by
Andrew Dismore
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What steps he is taking to ensure that the concerns of victims of crime are taken into account in the criminal justice system.
Subjects
Crime; Intimidation; Police; Witnesses; Victims; Victim support schemes; Barnet
Date
15 June 1998
Reference
314 c3
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Crime; Intimidation; Police; Witnesses; Victims; Victim support schemes; Barnet
Date
15 June 1998
Reference
314 c3
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What steps he is taking to ensure that the concerns of victims of crime are taken into account in the criminal justice system.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What steps he is taking to ensure that the concerns of victims of crime are taken into account in the criminal justice system.
Asked by
Andrew Dismore
(Labour)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 June 1998
For answer on
15 June 1998
Answered on
15 June 1998
Subjects
Crime; Intimidation; Police; Witnesses; Victims; Victim support schemes; Barnet
Date
15 June 1998
Reference
314 c3; 44242
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Speaking up for justice: report of the Interdepartmental Working Group on the treatment of Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses in the Criminal Justice System. HO. 1998.
Speaking up for justice: report of the Interdepartmental Working Group on the treatment of Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses in the Criminal Justice System. HO. 1998.
Deposited by
Home Office; Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses Interdepartmental Working Group
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Home Office; Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses Interdepartmental Working Group
Committed on
15 June 1998
Originated on
13 June 1998
Received on
15 June 1998
Subjects
Children; Criminal proceedings; Crime; Courts; Intimidation; Rape; Witnesses; Victims; Victim support schemes
Commons Library location
Dep 98/541;Research HA 345.06,P (Jun 98)
Lords Library location
HINF 98/1359
Date
15 June 1998
Reference
Dep 98/541
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister, If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th June. (Question not printed).
To ask the Prime Minister, If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th June. (Question not printed).
Asked by
Ben Chapman
(Labour)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 May 1998
For answer on
10 June 1998
Answered on
10 June 1998
Subjects
Criminal proceedings; Intimidation; Witnesses
Date
10 June 1998
Reference
313 c1075-6; 43532
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Criminal proceedings; Intimidation; Witnesses
Date
10 June 1998
Reference
313 c1075-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on report published on the protection of vulnerable witnesses.
1st supplementary on report published on the protection of vulnerable witnesses.
Asked by
Ben Chapman
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
10 June 1998
Subjects
Criminal proceedings; Intimidation; Witnesses
Date
10 June 1998
Reference
313 c1075-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Asked by
Ben Chapman
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Prime Minister, If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10th June. (Question not printed).
Subjects
Criminal proceedings; Intimidation; Witnesses
Date
10 June 1998
Reference
313 c1075-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Statement on if the inter-departmental review of the Treatment of Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses announced on 13th June 1997 has now been completed; and if he proposes to publish its findings. - Inc fact that report of the Interdepartmental Working Group will be placed in Lib tomorrow.
Statement on if the inter-departmental review of the Treatment of Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses announced on 13th June 1997 has now been completed; and if he proposes to publish its findings. - Inc fact that report of the Interdepartmental Working Group will be placed in Lib tomorrow.
Asked by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 June 1998
For answer on
9 June 1998
Answered on
9 June 1998
Angela Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the inter-departmental review of the Treatment of Vulnerable
or Intimidated Witnesses announced on 13 June 1997 has now been completed; and if he proposes to publish its findings. [45260]
Mr. Straw: The review of the Treatment of Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses has now been completed and copies of the report of the
Interdepartmental Working Group, which is being published for consultation purposes, will be placed in the Library tomorrow.
Subjects
Crime; Intimidation; Witnesses; Victims; Vulnerable or Intimidated Witnesses Interdepartmental Working Group
Date
9 June 1998
Reference
45260; 313 c481-2W
House
House of Commons