Serious Violent Crime West Midlands 2023-07-06
2023-07-06
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Q1
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The question arises from concerns about the adequacy of prosecution levels for serious violent crimes within the west midlands.
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of prosecution rates of serious violent crime in the west midlands; and if she will make a statement.
On our recent law tour, the Attorney General and I saw at first-hand the work of the Crown Prosecution Service west midlands serious violence unit. As my hon. Friend would expect, the CPS prosecutes violent crime robustly.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide an assessment or commitment to make a statement on prosecution rates for serious violent crimes.
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Q2
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The question stems from concerns about the prevalence of serious violent crimes outside Lichfield, specifically in the broader west midlands. The questioner wants to know how the CPS will address these issues.
What can the CPS do to demonstrate to people in the west midlands that it will have a zero tolerance attitude and take action against serious violent crime?
The sale and use of drugs is driving serious and violent crime. Last year, for drugs offences the CPS in the west midlands had a conviction rate of over 90%. I agree with my hon. Friend's zero tolerance approach.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specific actions or demonstrations by the CPS to show their commitment to tackling serious violent crimes but mentioned drug-related conviction rates and agreed on a zero-tolerance attitude.
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