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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

CPS: London North

Thursday 26 May 2022 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • 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 has secured convictions for serious offences.
  • Investment and resources are being allocated to support victims through initiatives like Operation Soteria and disclosure guideline changes.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Bob Blackman Con Harrow East
Crime & Law Enforcement Justice & Courts
Context

The CPS's handling of cases in London North is under scrutiny for its regional performance and improvements needed.

Question

What recent assessment has been made of the performance of the CPS in London North?

Answer from 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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific commitment or timeline on further improvements was given

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Q2 Bob Blackman Con Harrow East
Crime & Law Enforcement Ukraine
Context

The CPS's handling of cases in London North is under scrutiny for its regional performance and improvements needed.

Question

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?

Answer from 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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific commitment or timeline on further improvements was given

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Q3 Barry Sheerman Lab
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

There are serious worries about the CPS's ability to recruit staff and maintain high performance standards.

Question

Could there be a thorough look at the performance of the CPS at the moment, considering serious concerns about recruitment and staff performance?

Answer from 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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific commitment or timeline was provided for a thorough review of performance issues.

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