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Debate between Esther McVey and Crispin Blunt
Tuesday 15th June 2010

(14 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Crispin Blunt Portrait Mr Blunt
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Yes, but I do not entirely recognise the hon. Gentleman’s presentation of my right hon. and learned Friend the Justice Secretary’s comments over the weekend. The hon. Gentleman is right to say that the first objective is public protection, and if we are to protect the public of tomorrow, so that there are fewer victims, we have to ensure that we have a justice service that will deliver a reduction in reoffending rates and can divert people from offending in the first place.

Esther McVey Portrait Esther McVey (Wirral West) (Con)
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19. What steps he is taking to ensure that the interests of victims of crime are effectively represented in the criminal justice system; and if he will make a statement.

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