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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Victims of Crime: Support

Tuesday 20 February 2024 · 3 questions

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

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Answered 2 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Since 2010, reoffending rates have been reduced from around 31% to 25%.
  • The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 gives the Payment Systems Regulator power to mandate reimbursement.
  • The Secretary of State invites the police and prosecutors to take appropriate steps regarding the cavity wall insulation issue.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Caroline Ansell Con
Justice & Courts
Context

The question arises from the need to support victims of crime more effectively, given recent efforts and ongoing challenges.

Question

What steps his Department is taking through the criminal justice system to support victims of crime.

Answer from Alex Chalk

Since 2010, we have reduced reoffending rates from around 31% to 25%, created new offences such as stalking and upskirting, quadrupled victim funding for independent domestic violence advisers, and are progressing with the Victims and Prisoners Bill.

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Q2 Caroline Ansell Con
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

A constituent invested £93,000 in a fraudulent company and faced significant distress. The perpetrators are registered in Serbia and have not been brought to justice.

Question

How can victims such as my constituent be supported in cases like this, where the perpetrators are registered abroad?

Answer from Alex Chalk

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 gives the Payment Systems Regulator power to mandate reimbursement, prosecutors co-operate with international counterparts to secure evidence overseas, and the victims code has been expanded for support.

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Q3 Barry Sheerman Lab
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

A new crime is spreading in the north of England, preying on people with cavity wall insulation and leading to significant legal expenses.

Question

Is the Secretary of State aware of a new crime spreading through the north of England involving cavity wall insulation? Will he agree to look into this matter?

Answer from Alex Chalk

It is not for the Secretary of State to order investigations, but the matters raised are serious. I invite police and prosecutors to take appropriate steps if required.

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Not addressed: Commitment to investigate

How: Not For The Secretary Of State To Be Ordering Investigations

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