Commons Sense

Hansard-based summaries and metrics

CPS London North 2022-05-26

2022-05-26

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Partial Answer
Bob Blackman Con
Harrow East
▸ Context
The CPS's handling of cases in London North is under scrutiny for its regional performance and improvements needed.
What recent assessment has been made of the performance of the CPS in London North?
Suella Braverman
The inspectorate report found that 81.3% of responses to witnesses fully met the standard for being timely and effective. The CPS is committed to improving communication with victims, and recent successes include securing convictions for serious offences.
▸ Assessment & feedback
No specific commitment or timeline on further improvements was given
Response accuracy
Q2 Partial Answer
Bob Blackman Con
Harrow East
▸ Context
The CPS's handling of cases in London North is under scrutiny for its regional performance and improvements needed.
I associate myself with the Attorney General's remarks to our friends from Ukraine. Clearly, one of the most important aspects of CPS performance is how it deals with witnesses and victims, particularly of violent crimes. Can she update the House on how CPS London North has performed against those criteria?
Suella Braverman
The inspectorate report found that 81.3% of responses to witnesses fully met the standard for being timely and effective. The CPS is committed to improving communication with victims, and recent successes include securing convictions for serious offences.
▸ Assessment & feedback
No specific commitment or timeline on further improvements was given
Response accuracy
Q3 Partial Answer
Barry Sheerman
▸ Context
There are serious worries about the CPS's ability to recruit staff and maintain high performance standards.
Could there be a thorough look at the performance of the CPS at the moment, considering serious concerns about recruitment and staff performance?
Suella Braverman
Investment and resources are being ploughed into the system nationwide with initiatives like Operation Soteria and disclosure guideline changes to focus on supporting victims. Early data gives grounds for optimism about improvements.
▸ Assessment & feedback
No specific commitment or timeline was provided for a thorough review of performance issues.
Response accuracy