Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Stephanie Peacock Excerpts
Tuesday 24th May 2022

(2 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dominic Raab Portrait Dominic Raab
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The hon. Gentleman has raised an important point, which I will certainly convey to the Home Office in the context of the online harms Bill.

Stephanie Peacock Portrait Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East) (Lab)
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Four years ago, Jackie Wileman was tragically killed on her daily walk by four men joyriding a stolen HGV around Barnsley. The men responsible had 100 convictions between them. I pay tribute to Jackie’s brother, Johnny Wood, for his campaign to increase sentences for causing death by dangerous driving, and I welcome the change in the law, but Johnny has now been informed that one of the offenders may shortly be released from prison on temporary licence without the proper process being followed. Will the Secretary of State meet Johnny and me to discuss what more can be done to support victims?

Dominic Raab Portrait Dominic Raab
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I am not aware of the specifics of that case, but I take this issue very seriously. If the hon. Lady would like to write to me, I will ensure that we can not only address the specifics very carefully, but arrange for her to meet a relevant Minister.