Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Joanna Cherry Excerpts
Tuesday 12th September 2023

(1 year, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Damian Hinds Portrait Damian Hinds
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My hon. Friend is exactly right. He has a long history with this issue since before he reached this House. It is, ultimately, all about rehabilitation, reducing reoffending and helping to keep the public safe.

Joanna Cherry Portrait Joanna Cherry (Edinburgh South West) (SNP)
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Over 10,000 women have signed a public letter to the Prime Minister asking him to take action against the escalating campaign of threats and intimidation against women who stand up for women’s rights. Many of these women are particularly concerned that the institutions supposed to protect them are failing to do so, including the criminal justice system. Will the Minister with responsibility for victims be good enough to meet me and representatives of those who organised the letter to discuss this important issue?