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Philip Hollobone

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Sellafield
Tuesday 6th September 2016

(8 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Phillip Lee Portrait Dr Lee
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I do not believe that that is in my purview, but if the hon. Gentleman writes to me I will by all means reply to him on the issue. I agree that victims in such situations need more protection and that the culture needs to change.

Philip Hollobone Portrait Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
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One of the best ways to ensure that justice is served is to ensure that victims have the chance to make a victim impact statement to the court, but that does not always happen. What can the Minister do to ensure that it happens in every case?

Phillip Lee Portrait Dr Lee
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As I understand it, victims are now getting more of an opportunity to make a victim impact statement because they can do so online. I agree with my hon. Friend that that should be possible.

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