I thank the hon. Lady for her question.

Domestic abuse is an abhorrent crime. It is a high priority for the CPS in my hon.

The hon. Member is right to ask this question. It is important for Northumbria and around the country.

I thank my hon. Friend. DPAs are very important.

The needs and sensitivities of vulnerable victims are at the centre of Crown Prosecution Service casework.

This is clearly a very important issue.

The Serious Fraud Office responded quickly to the disruption caused by covid, and it has continued to progress casework during this perio

Covid-19 has presented an unprecedented challenge for the criminal justice system, and significant cross-system working has been under wa

My hon. Friend is right.

In spite of covid-19, the Crown Prosecution Service is determined to bring domestic abuse perpetrators to justice.