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 I always welcome communication from the hon. Gentleman and, in fact, from any Member.
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
Domestic Violence: Prosecution of Cases | Attorney General | Commons debates The Crown Prosecution Service takes domestic abuse cases extremely seriously and is determined to bring perpetrators to justice and to pr
Domestic Violence: Prosecution of Cases | Attorney General | Commons debates Before I answer, may I take this opportunity to congratulate the hon. Lady on her damehood? It is richly deserved.
Domestic Violence: Prosecution of Cases | Attorney General | Commons debates That is a very good point, and my hon. Friend has considerable experience of prosecutions and the court system.
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.
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 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 There is considerable evidence that people are particularly concerned about hate crime, and I do not think they are being put off making