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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Criminal Justice System

Thursday 16 September 2021 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government meets criminal justice partners to discuss capacity issues frequently
  • 40 million announced in February to support victims during and after the pandemic
  • Over 600,000 allocated to helpline services for victim support

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Selaine Saxby
Justice & Courts
Context

The easing of covid-19 restrictions has put pressure on the criminal justice system, leading to concerns about its capacity and efficiency.

Question

What steps is the government taking to support the recovery of the criminal justice system since the easing of covid-19 restrictions?

Answer from Suella Braverman

I frequently meet criminal justice partners to discuss capacity issues. Both CPS and SFO have been commended for their efforts during the pandemic. I met CPS South West last year and announced £40 million in February to support victims, with over £600,000 for helpline services and £3 million annually until 2022 for ISVAs.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer does not directly address steps being taken specifically post-covid easing, focusing more on general support measures during the pandemic.

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Q2 Selaine Saxby
Justice & Courts
Context

There are concerns that victims of crime might drop out due to delays and lack of support caused by the pandemic.

Question

How is the government ensuring victims do not drop out of the criminal justice process due to time lag?

Answer from Suella Braverman

I regularly meet the Director of Public Prosecutions and CPS teams. In February, £40 million was announced for victim support during and after the pandemic. Over £600,000 has been allocated to helpline services, and £3 million annually until 2022 is committed to ISVAs.

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Not addressed: The answer does not specifically address how victims are supported to prevent dropping out due to time lag post-covid easing.

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