Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Euan Stainbank Excerpts
Tuesday 3rd February 2026

(1 day, 7 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alex Davies-Jones Portrait Alex Davies-Jones
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I would be honoured to meet the hon. Lady to discuss the case she mentions.

Euan Stainbank Portrait Euan Stainbank (Falkirk) (Lab)
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The Scottish Parliament is this week considering a Bill by the fantastic Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon that would enable the prosecution of climate criminals who cause widespread, long-term or irreversible damage to our environment. What consideration have Ministers given to consulting on making ecocide a criminal offence across the United Kingdom?

Alex Davies-Jones Portrait Alex Davies-Jones
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I have had positive conversations with colleagues across Government, including in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, about how we can progress on that. I will be delighted to meet my hon. Friend to discuss what more work we can do.