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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to paragraph 13 of the information note Open Book Contract Management, published by the Crown Commercial Service in May 2016, who provided the services of the 3rd party provider; and how much was paid for that service.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to paragraph 13 of the information note Open Book Contract Management, published by the Crown Commercial Service in May 2016, who provided the services of the 3rd party provider; and how much was paid for that service.
Procurement Policy Note 05/16 required organisations within the scope of the Procurement Policy Note to make an initial assessment of their contract portfolios to establish where Open Book Contract Management can be applied and to what extent.
The services of a third party provider were be made available to any organisation that did not have or did not choose to use internal resources to carry out this assessment.
We have no record of any organisation choosing to make use of the third party.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when she plans to answer Question 66948, tabled on 7 March 2017 by the hon. Member for West Bromwich East.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when she plans to answer Question 66948, tabled on 7 March 2017 by the hon. Member for West Bromwich East.
Question 66948 tabled by the hon. Member for West Bromwich East was answered on 18 April 2017.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when her Department plans to respond to Question 66948, tabled by the hon. Member for West Bromwich East on 7 March 2017.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when her Department plans to respond to Question 66948, tabled by the hon. Member for West Bromwich East on 7 March 2017.
Question 66948 tabled by the hon. Member for West Bromwich East was answered on 18 April 2017.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many appeals to the Tribunals Service in Scotland related to personal independence payments in the latest period for which figures are available; and what the total cost was of those appeals.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many appeals to the Tribunals Service in Scotland related to personal independence payments in the latest period for which figures are available; and what the total cost was of those appeals.
Information about the number and outcomes of personal independence payment appeals in Scotland is published on gov.uk. The most recent statistics, for the period October to December 2016, can be viewed at www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tribunals-and-gender-recognition-certificate-statistics-quarterly-october-to-december-2016.
HM Courts & Tribunals Service cannot isolate cost data relating to specific benefit types.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of appeals to the Tribunals Service in Scotland relating to personal independence payments were successful in the latest period for which figures are available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of appeals to the Tribunals Service in Scotland relating to personal independence payments were successful in the latest period for which figures are available.
Information about the number and outcomes of personal independence payment appeals in Scotland is published on gov.uk. The most recent statistics, for the period October to December 2016, can be viewed at www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tribunals-and-gender-recognition-certificate-statistics-quarterly-october-to-december-2016.
HM Courts & Tribunals Service cannot isolate cost data relating to specific benefit types.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to include (a) sports coaches and (b) youth leaders within the Positions of Trust provisions of section 21 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to include (a) sports coaches and (b) youth leaders within the Positions of Trust provisions of section 21 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
The Purdah Rules for General Elections currently apply.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information her Department holds on the number of occasions where judges have allowed evidence in breach of ss41 3 (c) (i) of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 in each of the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information her Department holds on the number of occasions where judges have allowed evidence in breach of ss41 3 (c) (i) of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 in each of the last five years.
The Secretary of State and Attorney General agreed to look at how section 41 is operating in practice and the Crown Prosecution Service is currently conducting a study of a sample of case files.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the timetable is for the review of the use of rape complainants' sexual history during court cases.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the timetable is for the review of the use of rape complainants' sexual history during court cases.
The Secretary of State and Attorney General agreed to look at how section 41 is operating in practice and the Crown Prosecution Service is currently conducting a study of a sample of case files.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many successful prosecutions there have been for personal injury insurance fraud in the last 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many successful prosecutions there have been for personal injury insurance fraud in the last 12 months.
The information on the total number of successful prosecutions is not held centrally and can only be obtained at a disproportionate cost.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate she has made of the number of maternity and pregnancy discrimination-related claims in the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate she has made of the number of maternity and pregnancy discrimination-related claims in the last five years.
Information on the number of complaints of pregnancy and maternity related discrimination in the Employment Tribunals is published in the MoJ statistical bulletin, “Tribunals and gender recognition statistics quarterly”. The latest bulletin, for the quarter October to December 2016, is available at the following link:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many mothers charged with murder have used infanticide as a defence; and how many such mothers were successful in that defence in each year since 2000-01.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many mothers charged with murder have used infanticide as a defence; and how many such mothers were successful in that defence in each year since 2000-01.
The number of offenders found guilty of infanticide at all courts, in England and Wales, from 2005 to 2015 can be viewed in the annual criminal justice statistics publication linked below. The number of offenders found guilty of infanticide at all courts, in England and Wales, from 2000 to 2004, can be viewed in the table attached. (Court proceedings data for 2016 is planned for publication on 18 May 2017.)
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/criminal-justice-system-statistics-quarterly-december-2015
Any woman charged with the murder of her own child under 12 months of age could, in certain circumstances, be convicted of the alternative offence of infanticide and therefore it would be possible for any such defendant to make a defence that she was instead guilty of infanticide. The data on those who use infanticide as a defence is not held centrally and can only obtained at disproportionate cost.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, on how many occasions in each year since 2000 women who might have been convicted of murder have received a verdict of infanticide under section 1(2) of the Infanticide Act 1938.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, on how many occasions in each year since 2000 women who might have been convicted of murder have received a verdict of infanticide under section 1(2) of the Infanticide Act 1938.
The number of offenders found guilty of infanticide at all courts, in England and Wales, from 2005 to 2015 can be viewed in the annual criminal justice statistics publication linked below. The number of offenders found guilty of infanticide at all courts, in England and Wales, from 2000 to 2004, can be viewed in the table attached. (Court proceedings data for 2016 is planned for publication on 18 May 2017.)
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/criminal-justice-system-statistics-quarterly-december-2015
Any woman charged with the murder of her own child under 12 months of age could, in certain circumstances, be convicted of the alternative offence of infanticide and therefore it would be possible for any such defendant to make a defence that she was instead guilty of infanticide. The data on those who use infanticide as a defence is not held centrally and can only obtained at disproportionate cost.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many insurance companies market car insurance products in the UK; and which of those insurance companies have declared that they will hand back £40 savings specified by the Government from personal injury reforms to customers in the form of lower premiums.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many insurance companies market car insurance products in the UK; and which of those insurance companies have declared that they will hand back £40 savings specified by the Government from personal injury reforms to customers in the form of lower premiums.
The Ministry of Justice does not hold information on the number of insurance companies that market car insurance products in the UK.
Leading insurers have publicly committed to pass on savings from the Government’s reforms to consumers through lower premiums, with Axa, Aviva and LV= committing to passing on 100%. Motor insurance is intensely competitive and insurance companies will have little choice but to pass on the savings or risk being priced out of the market. The Government will monitor the industry’s reaction and will consider further action if required.
If the hon. Gentleman writes to me, I will certainly look at that.
If the hon. Gentleman writes to me, I will certainly look at that.
In correspondence with the Criminal Cases Review Commission over recent months, I have repeatedly asked it to release and review crucial evidence that is vital to the case of one of my constituents. However, the CCRC has been less than helpful. As the deadline for the evidence to be deleted approaches, my constituent’s chances of justice could be killed for good. Will the Minister step in to ensure that the crucial evidence is released and reviewed so that justice can be done?
The hon. Lady does not seem to understand that this is about supporting victims of rape and domestic abuse. This approach is crucial to protect women who are faced with very difficult circumstances—[Interruption.] I am answering. As part of these reforms, we have made sure that the victims are able to use third sector professionals to endorse their claim while they receive support to help to cope and recover. No Government have done more to help victims.
The hon. Lady does not seem to understand that this is about supporting victims of rape and domestic abuse. This approach is crucial to protect women who are faced with very difficult circumstances—[Interruption.] I am answering. As part of these reforms, we have made sure that the victims are able to use third sector professionals to endorse their claim while they receive support to help to cope and recover. No Government have done more to help victims.
In order to make a claim under the rape clause, a woman has to sign a form stating:
“I believe the non-consensual exemption applies to my child”.
Will the Government explain how that can possibly be in the best interests of the child and in respect of our duties under the UN convention on the rights of the child?
Following our completion of the review we announced our intention to make changes by secondary legislation that would make it easier for victims of domestic violence to access legal aid. These changes include removing the time limit on all forms of evidence and accepting evidence from domestic violence support organisations.
Following our completion of the review we announced our intention to make changes by secondary legislation that would make it easier for victims of domestic violence to access legal aid. These changes include removing the time limit on all forms of evidence and accepting evidence from domestic violence support organisations.
What progress the Government has made on its review of legal aid domestic violence evidence requirements.
I can certainly do that, and I can also point to the recent changes made in courts to help victims of domestic violence to give evidence, such as the video links that we have introduced, and the provision for recorded evidence and cross-examination which is about to be rolled out. It is also important to say that the House generally supported the end to cross-examination by perpetrators.
I can certainly do that, and I can also point to the recent changes made in courts to help victims of domestic violence to give evidence, such as the video links that we have introduced, and the provision for recorded evidence and cross-examination which is about to be rolled out. It is also important to say that the House generally supported the end to cross-examination by perpetrators.
I thank my right hon. and learned Friend for that answer. I appreciate that he might not be able to go into detail just yet, but can he offer a commitment to the victims of domestic violence of his continued support for them in the justice system in the next Parliament, if a Conservative Government are returned?
I am happy to pay tribute to organisations that help victims of domestic violence on their work, and I know from talking to my hon. Friend, who is a strong advocate for them, that that service in Havant is excellent—so, yes, I agree with him.
I am happy to pay tribute to organisations that help victims of domestic violence on their work, and I know from talking to my hon. Friend, who is a strong advocate for them, that that service in Havant is excellent—so, yes, I agree with him.
I thank the Minister for his answer and welcome the announcement. Will he join me in commending the Southern Domestic Abuse Service, a Havant-based charity that helps victims of domestic violence report to the police, and ensure that he continues working with such charities to make sure that the evidential guidelines are consistent with the sensitivity of this issue?
As the hon. Lady will remember, we promised at the time that there would be a review of LASPO and the legal aid provisions, and we have announced the timetable for that review, which has been welcomed, but I agree that we should have a process of constant improvement in helping the victims of domestic violence.
As the hon. Lady will remember, we promised at the time that there would be a review of LASPO and the legal aid provisions, and we have announced the timetable for that review, which has been welcomed, but I agree that we should have a process of constant improvement in helping the victims of domestic violence.
The Ministry of Justice committed to reviewing the domestic violence evidence requirements for legal aid. That was a clear admission that the scheme was not working and was not fair. Since the passing of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, the family courts have become more adversarial. Should the Minister not admit that the withdrawal of legal aid for so many family cases has caused real unfairness to families?
I would never take the electorate for granted, but if I am here, I will meet my hon. Friend.
I would never take the electorate for granted, but if I am here, I will meet my hon. Friend.
The Government have made huge progress in tackling domestic violence both at home and overseas. However, my surgeries are often filled with people who are suffering or have suffered from domestic violence and who are stuck in the family courts system. They are receiving legal aid, but the situation has caused distress. I know the Minister has personally looked into these issues, but will he meet me, hopefully after 8 June, to discuss them further?