Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jeremy Wright and Amanda Solloway

Thursday 16th March 2017 Commons Chamber

[The Attorney General]

Yes, I agree with my hon. Friend. He will know that in a criminal context, courts already have the authority to stop alleged domestic violence perpetrators cross-examining their alleged victims directly. Family courts need to have such a power, too. He will know, I am sure, that the Government intend to make sure that they do have that power, and I understand that that will form part of a Bill that will come before the House very shortly.

[Amanda Solloway (Derby North) (Con)]

4. What steps the Crown Prosecution Service is taking to increase the number of prosecutions for violence against women and girls.