We keep all these matters under review and my hon. Friend will know well that the role of a knife in the commission of criminal offences is already reflected in the criminal justice sentencing rules. For example, the starting point for a murder that is committed with a knife that is brought to a scene is considerably higher than it is in other circumstances. We also wish to ensure that knives do not get into prisons, which is why, as part of our £100 million security investment programme, we have funded enhanced gate security in 42 high-risk prison sites. On the issue of sentencing, we keep all matters under review, and I would be happy to discuss that with my hon. Friend.

No, no, no—that is to completely misrepresent the situation. As the hon. Gentleman knows, we have one of the most robust systems of sanctions; whether in an individual case money can be released is at the discretion of an arm's length body. Of course the Chancellor was not seeking to do that, and to suggest that, I am afraid, is discreditable.

I hope the hon. Gentleman will join me in welcoming the measures on SLAPPs, because it is very important to ensure that those people do not use their financial advantage to try to snuff out freedom of speech, legitimate investigative journalism and all the things we want to see in a free and fair society. By common consent, the measures we are introducing will make a very significant difference. We remain open to going further and to considering further matters, but we need to take it in stages. We are looking to manage the balance between freedom of speech and people's right to access justice. These are important steps and have been widely welcomed, so it is right to see how they bed in.

My hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight this issue. We yesterday tabled an amendment to the Online Safety Bill that would create a new offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm, whether by verbal or electronic communications, publication or correspondence. That fills a gap in the law and, together with the broader regulatory measures in the Bill, it will help to protect people from such content. It remains our intention, however, when parliamentary time allows, to expand the offence to cover encouragement or assistance given by means other than such communications, which are currently out of scope of the Bill.

I do not have plans to do so, I confess, but if the hon. Lady is to have those conversations, I invite her to consider writing to me afterwards; if there are matters we can take up, I would be happy to do so.

No one is a more doughty defender of the people in his constituency who are concerned about matters relating to Scampton than my right hon. Friend. This is principally a Home Office matter, as he knows, but the points he has made will have reverberated not just in this Chamber but, I am sure, all the way down the road to Marsham Street.

We have already taken important steps to recalibrate disclosures so that they have to take place only when absolutely necessary, but a prisoner who gets into employment is 10% less likely to commit an offence. The proportion of offenders in employment six months after release has doubled in the past year.

The magistrates have continued to make good progress in reducing the backlog, and that is a testament to the work they do on our behalf.

The work that our probation service does is incredibly important. We have been focusing particularly on recruiting into probation and exceeded targets of 4,000 new recruits over the past couple of years.

My right hon. Friend has shown great interest in the work of coroners. They have judicial independence, but I am more than happy to raise his concerns with the Chief Coroner to see if any specific issues in Somerset are causing concern.

What the hon. Gentleman said is just not the case. By February of this year, the tier 3 accommodation had already supported more than 5,000 people who would otherwise leave prison without a home.

The change in sentencing powers was no reflection on the magistrates. The Department continues to keep the sentencing powers under review, and issues raised with his local bench are being progressed through the Department.

The hon. Lady is right; people should have the opportunity to see justice done, and there are mechanisms like the victim's right to review if they want to say to the CPS, 'Look again at this.' There is also the opportunity for court familiarisation visits or special measures applications.

My hon. Friend has been a doughty champion on this issue and he continues to raise it. I suggest that he and I have a conversation in due course.

The hon. Lady will appreciate that I am unable to comment on the specifics of a case, and it would probably be inappropriate to do so in the Chamber.

First, increasing police officers means more resource to ensure that criminals are brought to justice. Secondly, I am proud we have doubled the maximum sentence for assaulting emergency workers.

Significant work is under way across the system, including Operation Soteria which focuses investigations on suspects rather than victims' credibility.

Yes, we remain committed to a human rights framework up-to-date and fit for purpose. We have taken action on specific issues through various bills.

I am afraid that I did not get the first part of the right hon. Lady's question, but if she writes to me, I will come back to her.

I am grateful for the interest and using experience across the system. Investment has been made in drug trace machines, now over 100 are installed.

I have met with the hon. Gentleman and my right hon. Friend the Member for Reading West regarding this issue. A sale is progressing, and assurances from solicitors will be required along with due diligence. I am willing to discuss further.

As coroners are independent judicial office holders, we raise particular cases to identify issues holding back those cases. The hon. Gentleman should write to me with case details so I can ask the Chief Coroner to investigate.

I am willing to look at specific proposals to improve inquests and inquiries. My door is open for detailed discussions on this matter.

The hon. Gentleman raises an important issue. Reparation can be appropriate, but it is case-specific. Some victims seek peace and closure through meetings with defendants, while others do not want that interaction at all. Over the past decade, the number of children in custody has decreased, indicating a shift towards diverting people from custody.