Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Ann Coffey Excerpts
Tuesday 15th May 2012

(12 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jonathan Djanogly Portrait Mr Djanogly
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We are starting at the top. We think diversity is very important so, through the Crime and Courts Bill, we are looking to reform the way in which judges’ appointments work, and we will be looking at that in the context of diversity.

Ann Coffey Portrait Ann Coffey (Stockport) (Lab)
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The families of missing people welcome the recommendations of the Justice Committee on presumption of death, which were published 12 weeks ago. Can the Minister tell the House when he will respond to that report?

Jonathan Djanogly Portrait Mr Djanogly
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The Government realise the emotional and practical difficulties faced by the families and friends of missing people who are thought to be dead. We will respond shortly to the Justice Committee’s report.