Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Desmond Swayne Excerpts
Monday 4th June 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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Every case has to be judged on its own facts, but I would hope that any police investigation—and, indeed, any prosecution—would reflect any history of grooming when the case came before a judge and jury. If the hon. Lady wishes to refer a particular case to me, I will of course be delighted to review it.

Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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Does my hon. Friend understand the level of public unease surrounding Tommy Robinson?

Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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I do. I cannot comment on a specific individual, but we are clear that child exploitation is illegal and that it must be, and will be, tackled by the police and the criminal justice system.