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Burglary: Prosecution Rates

Thursday 9 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Theresa Villiers asked the Attorney General about steps to increase prosecution rates for burglary offences.
  • The Attorney General stated that burglary is a terrible crime with lasting impacts on victims.
  • The Crown Prosecution Service aims to robustly prosecute offenders and works closely with the police to ensure strong evidence is presented in court.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Theresa Villiers Con Chipping Barnet
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

Villiers expresses concern about the impact of burglary on her constituents in Chipping Barnet and the need for stronger action against burglars.

Question

What steps is the Attorney General taking to increase prosecution rates for burglary offences?

Answer from Michael Ellis (Solicitor of the Court of Appeal)

Burglary is a terrible crime with lasting impacts on victims. The Crown Prosecution Service aims to robustly prosecute offenders who commit burglary and ruin lives accordingly. The CPS will work closely with police to ensure strong evidence is presented in court, noting that 87.9% of those prosecuted for burglary are convicted.

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