Debates between Damien Moore and Eddie Hughes during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Damien Moore and Eddie Hughes
Thursday 23rd May 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Damien Moore Portrait Damien Moore (Southport) (Con)
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4. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of CPS engagement with local communities on the judicial process.

Eddie Hughes Portrait Eddie Hughes (Walsall North) (Con)
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8. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of CPS engagement with local communities on the judicial process.

Lucy Frazer Portrait The Solicitor General (Lucy Frazer)
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The Attorney General’s Office has regular engagement with the Crown Prosecution Service, and we know that the issue of community engagement is of key importance to the CPS. In May 2018, it launched its inclusion and community engagement strategy in addition to the existing consultation groups and scrutiny panels, all of which are pivotal in building trust with all communities in relation to CPS decisions.