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Beating Crime Plan

Tuesday 14 September 2021 · 4 questions

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Answered 2 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Minister speaks regularly with Home Secretary on actions to beat crime, focusing on protecting law-abiding citizens and bringing criminals to justice.
  • Sentencing guidelines have been revised this year to address issues related to drug offences, including the exploitation of children and vulnerable people.
  • The Government plans to trial alcohol monitoring tags with prison leavers in Wales later in the year to help offenders control their drinking and prevent escalation of risk.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Sarah Atherton
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

The MP is inquiring about discussions on the Government's strategy to combat crime.

Question

What recent discussions has he had with the Home Secretary on delivery of the Government's beating crime plan?

Answer from Robert Buckland

I speak regularly with my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary on actions our Departments are taking to beat crime. Our joint approach protects law-abiding majority, swiftly brings criminals to justice, ensures offenders managed rigorously, and significant work underway includes more joint supervision of offenders by probation and police.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific details or commitments on the beating crime plan.

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Q2 Antony Higginbotham
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

The MP is concerned about the effectiveness of drug sentences in preventing violent crimes.

Question

I thank my right hon. and learned Friend for his answer. One of the key focuses in beating crime plan is tackling violent crime, often following drug offences. Can he review drug sentencing to act as deterrent against narco-neighbourhoods?

Answer from Robert Buckland

I am grateful for my hon. Friend's passionate advocacy for his community. Sentencing guidelines are independent, and revised guidelines earlier this year reflect issues he raises, including exploitation of children and vulnerable people in drug offences. Will continue speaking with him about these matters.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not commit to reviewing or changing sentencing guidelines.

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Q3 Sarah Atherton
Crime & Law Enforcement Community Security
Context

The MP praises efforts in Wrexham to tackle antisocial behaviour through collaboration.

Question

As antisocial behaviour blights towns, Wrexham included. Welcomes Government's stance on crime through community sentences. Will he congratulate Inspector Luke Hughes for work with council and agencies to champion sobriety tags?

Answer from Robert Buckland

More than happy to join praise. Announced beating crime plan includes trialling alcohol monitoring tags with prison leavers in Wales later this year, providing clear incentive for offenders to control drinking and ensure swift consequences if risk escalating.

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Q4 Angela Eagle Lab Wallasey
Crime & Law Enforcement Justice & Courts
Context

The MP raises concerns about fraud victims outnumbering those of other crimes, with only a small percentage resulting in charges or convictions.

Question

Ministers must be aware that people more likely to be victims of fraud than any other crime. Home Affairs Committee reports 3% cases reported to Action Fraud result in charge or summons, let alone conviction. System failing badly. When will Ministers do something about it?

Answer from Robert Buckland

A replacement Action Fraud system announced some time ago represents sharp end of Government's response to growing issue. Work with Home Office colleagues continues apace, involving private sector especially financial services industry to design out fraud for an end-to-end approach.

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