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Debate between Margot James and Oliver Heald
Tuesday 15th October 2013

(11 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Oliver Heald Portrait The Solicitor-General
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Although referrals are down, the proportion of the caseload that is domestic violence or rape cases has held up strongly, so I do not think the hon. Gentleman’s allegation stands up. However, it is certainly true that we need to ensure that these cases are dealt with expeditiously.

Margot James Portrait Margot James (Stourbridge) (Con)
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I thank the Attorney-General for the report he commissioned, following our meeting with the Crown Prosecution Service inspectorate, on the disclosure of medical and counselling records of victims of sexual abuse and rape. Will he or the Solicitor-General meet me to discuss the implementation of these recommendations and the need for further action in related areas?

Oliver Heald Portrait The Solicitor-General
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As my hon. Friend knows, the Attorney-General and I were very grateful for her intervention in this regard. The report from Her Majesty’s inspectorate bears that out, and either one or both of us would be happy to meet her to discuss taking this forward.