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Debate between Gillian Keegan and James Cleverly
Thursday 10th May 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gillian Keegan Portrait Gillian Keegan (Chichester) (Con)
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8. What steps the CPS is taking to increase its effectiveness in prosecuting crimes involving the exploitation of vulnerable people by gangs.

James Cleverly Portrait James Cleverly (Braintree) (Con)
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9. What steps the CPS is taking to increase its effectiveness in prosecuting crimes involving the exploitation of vulnerable people by gangs.

Robert Buckland Portrait The Solicitor General (Robert Buckland)
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The exploitation of vulnerable people to traffic drugs across the country through county lines activity is abhorrent, and the CPS does consider modern slavery legislation when it comes to relevant charging decisions.