Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Rachael Maskell Excerpts
Tuesday 24th April 2018

(6 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lucy Frazer Portrait Lucy Frazer
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I know my right hon. Friend cares deeply about this important matter and he has raised it with me several times. Transparency is very important, and we are looking at the pilot. I am happy to update him, and I am looking forward to our meeting tomorrow with the Society of Editors.

Rachael Maskell Portrait Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)
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When a person spends time in custody and the CPS then drops the case against them, as opposed to losing a case in court, they are not entitled to compensation, even when they have lost their home and everything. Does the Minister agree that that is a huge injustice? Will she say what she is doing about it?

Lucy Frazer Portrait Lucy Frazer
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The hon. Lady raises an interesting issue and I would very much like to discuss it with her.