Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Lloyd and Lucy Frazer

Tuesday 12th March 2019 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Lloyd (Eastbourne) (Ind)]

T2. Means- tested criminal legal aid can be granted only where there is a realistic prospect of custody. Consequently, has a detailed impact assessment been undertaken to show how many people will no longer qualify for legal aid in the event of the reduction or abolition of prison sentences of six months or less?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Lucy Frazer)]

As the hon. Gentleman will know, thresholds across the board, including in relation to criminal legal aid, are part of the legal aid review that we are now undertaking.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Lloyd and Lucy Frazer

Tuesday 5th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Lucy Frazer]

My hon. Friend is right to identify that victims of upskirting are caused a great deal of upset. My officials have met Gina Martin, who has campaigned very hard on this issue. We are also looking at the details of the private Member’s Bill on this very important issue introduced by the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse).

[Stephen Lloyd (Eastbourne) (LD)]

T6. I was contacted recently by my constituent, Anna Arnone, who was employed as a prosecuting barrister by the CPS. Her work allegedly was removed without notice or explanation, and she was refused any statutory interest on the amount owed. Will the Minister commit to look into my constituent’s case if I forward her the details?

[Lucy Frazer]

If that matter falls within my remit, I am happy to do so. If it is to do with the CPS, it will be for the Attorney General.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Lloyd and Lucy Frazer

Tuesday 23rd January 2018 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Lloyd (Eastbourne) (LD)]

T9. Following the recent round of court closures, the MOJ committed to ensuring that there was adequate alternative provision after closing Eastbourne courts. That has not happened, despite the Courts and Tribunals Service saying that it had. Will the Minister agree to meet me and legal representatives from Eastbourne to resolve this wholly unsatisfactory situation?

[Lucy Frazer]

I would be very happy to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss that issue.