Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme: Extension | Attorney General | Commons debates I think I can provide some reassurance because I have seen some cases where sentences have clearly been imposed for the offence mentioned
Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme: Extension | Attorney General | Commons debates I always welcome communication from the hon. Gentleman and, in fact, from any Member.
Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme: Extension | Attorney General | Commons debates The number of sentences considered by the Law Officers—the Attorney General and myself—has trebled since 2010.
Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme: Extension | Attorney General | Commons debates My hon. Friend is quite right.
Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme: Extension | Attorney General | Commons debates The ULS scheme is an important avenue for victims, family members and the public to ensure that justice is delivered in the most serious
Hate Crimes: Prosecution Rate | Attorney General | Commons debates The hon. Gentleman is right to focus on this issue. The issue of Islamophobia is of particular concern, as are all forms of hate crime.
Hate Crimes: Prosecution Rate | Attorney General | Commons debates There is considerable evidence that people are particularly concerned about hate crime, and I do not think they are being put off making
Hate Crimes: Prosecution Rate | Attorney General | Commons debates The proportion of hate crime convictions with an announced and recorded sentence uplift has increased from just 12.1% in 2014 to 73.6% no
Hate Crimes: Prosecution Rate | Attorney General | Commons debates I thank my hon. Friend for that question. He is right to be concerned about this issue. The rise in antisemitism is significant.
Hate Crimes: Prosecution Rate | Attorney General | Commons debates The CPS is committed to tackling hate crime, working closely with partners across government under the hate crime action plan.