All 2 Debates between Norman Baker and Baroness Clark of Kilwinning

Female Genital Mutilation

Debate between Norman Baker and Baroness Clark of Kilwinning
Monday 10th March 2014

(10 years, 9 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Norman Baker Portrait Norman Baker
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The Home Office is looking at what has happened to date. We are looking at whether there are sufficient referrals, or whether there is a hold-up elsewhere, and we welcome comments from anywhere in the House about how matters might be improved. We are open-minded.

The Ministry of Justice is considering whether a civil law remedy might provide an additional tool with which to tackle FGM. The idea is that those afraid of being subjected to FGM, or friends or family of those at risk, could apply for an order so as to put the potential victim under the protection of the courts. That would be a proactive rather than reactive step. The MOJ is also seeking views from key stakeholders about the merits of a civil law measure and how that might work alongside criminal legislation. That aspect is already being considered in Government.

Baroness Clark of Kilwinning Portrait Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran) (Lab)
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The Minister will be aware that the Queen’s Speech is coming up. If the Select Committee is able to offer suggestions on how the law should be strengthened, will there be opportunities to make legislative changes before the next general election?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Norman Baker and Baroness Clark of Kilwinning
Thursday 23rd June 2011

(13 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Norman Baker Portrait Norman Baker
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I am delighted to say that I wrote to the Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents the main bus operators, on 23 May, to give exactly that nudge.

Baroness Clark of Kilwinning Portrait Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran) (Lab)
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11. What recent assessment he has made of the effects on household budgets of changes in rail fares.