Victims of Crime Support 2024-05-08
2024-05-08
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Q1
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The question arises from the need to support individuals affected by crime and recognises the substantial unreported crimes in Wales.
What steps he is taking to help support victims of crime in Wales. As a recent victim of crime, I know that one impact on victims is that it makes you reflect on how many crimes remain unsolved. The latest figures show that nine in 10 crimes in Wales went unsolved in the past six months, so what can the Minister say to the victims of the 82,000 reported crimes that went uncharged last year?
First, may I say how sorry I am to learn that the hon. Lady has been a victim of crime? This Government have a proud record of delivering for victims of crime, whether through new pieces of legislation or the record headcount of police officers. Unfortunately, it was the Welsh Government who chose to reduce the number of police community support officers last year, which is having an impact on victims of crime.
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The specific concerns about unsolved crimes and uncharged reported cases are not directly addressed.
Blaming Welsh Government For Reduction In Police Community Support Officers
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Q2
Partial Answer
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The question stems from the need to address the high number of unsolved crimes and uncharged cases reported in Wales.
What steps he is taking to help support victims of crime in Wales. As a recent victim of crime, I know that one impact on victims is that it makes you reflect on how many crimes remain unsolved. The latest figures show that nine in 10 crimes in Wales went unsolved in the past six months, so what can the Minister say to the victims of the 82,000 reported crimes that went uncharged last year?
First, may I say how sorry I am to learn that the hon. Lady has been a victim of crime? This Government have a proud record of delivering for victims of crime, whether through new pieces of legislation or the record headcount of police officers.
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The specific concerns about unsolved crimes and uncharged reported cases are not directly addressed.
Blaming Welsh Government For Reduction In Police Community Support Officers
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Q3
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The question is raised due to concerns over false statements made by senior Labour politicians during public inquiries.
Does my hon. Friend agree that we are all victims when senior Labour politicians make false and misleading statements at public inquiries?
My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is deeply concerning that a First Minister should reveal himself to have acted in such a way, which appears to be entirely contrary. I look forward to Welsh Labour Members calling for further scrutiny of that issue.
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