Serious Violent Crime Prosecutions 2023-05-25
2023-05-25
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Q1
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The question arises from the need to ensure that the Crown Prosecution Service is effectively addressing serious violent crime. There is a focus on how recent cases are being handled and what steps are being taken.
What steps the Crown Prosecution Service is taking to support the prosecution of serious violent crime?
This Government are committed to delivering justice for victims of serious violence, and I can confirm that the CPS prosecuted more than 103,000 cases of serious violence, firearm offences and homicides in 2022, with a conviction rate of over 84%.
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The specific steps or policies being taken by the CPS were not detailed.
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Q2
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Concerns over recent knife crime incidents in Blackpool have led to this question. The MP notes a specific case involving the arrest of an individual carrying a large machete.
What action is being taken by the CPS to reduce knife crime offending both in Blackpool and across Lancashire as a whole?
I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for his interest and knowledge in this area—not least because he seems to be drawn for these questions, week in, week out. Of course the CPS has been instrumental in the pilots of serious violence reduction orders, which are aimed at reducing knife crime, and it is right to say that those orders will provide an extra tool to help to crack down on violent crime.
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The specific actions being taken to reduce knife crime in Blackpool were not clearly detailed.
Pay Tribute To My Hon. Friend For His Interest And Knowledge
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Q3
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Recent incidents of violent crime in the constituency have led to this request. The MP emphasizes the need for better support for victims and families affected by violent crimes.
Will my hon. and learned Friend meet me to discuss these cases, which have caused concern to my constituents, and how we can better support victims and their families by ensuring that the prosecution of violent crime is a priority?
I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for his hard work on behalf of his constituents. It is right to say that tackling serious violence and improving the support we offer to victims is a priority for this Government. That is shown not least through the Victims and Prisoners Bill and the revised victims code.
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The specific cases or meeting were not addressed directly.
Pay Tribute To My Hon. Friend For His Hard Work
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Q4
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There has been an increase in knife murders and people carrying knives or sharp instruments in Northern Ireland. The MP asks about discussions with the relevant Minister for Northern Ireland to ensure benefits from these measures.
What opportunity has he had to discuss those matters with the pertinent Minister for Northern Ireland, to ensure that we also see some benefit from those measures?
May I return the hon. Gentleman's compliment and pay tribute to him for his diligence in this House and for all that he does? In fact, the Attorney General has had very close links with Northern Ireland recently, and both she and I, with the Advocate General for Scotland, had the privilege of being called to the Bar in Northern Ireland.
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Specific discussions or opportunities were not detailed.
Return The Hon. Gentleman'S Compliment
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