Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Will Forster and Ellie Reeves

Wednesday 14th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Mr Will Forster (Woking) (LD)]

10. What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for domestic abuse.

[The Attorney General (Ellie Reeves)]

Domestic abuse has a significant impact on victims and their families, and those who are brave enough to come forward deserve to have their cases resolved quickly. Last month, I announced the national roll-out of enhanced services for survivors of domestic abuse. That service will mean that victims of domestic abuse will be provided with a dedicated victim liaison officer, providing better support from charge to trial.

[Mr Forster]

Last month, Your Sanctuary, a women’s refuge in my constituency, hosted a conference to tackle domestic abuse. One of its key asks is tackling the 2020 harm review, “Assessing Risk of Harm to Children and Parents in Private Law Children Cases”, which has not been implemented. What steps is the Attorney General taking to correct that wrong?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Will Forster and Ellie Reeves

Thursday 13th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[The Solicitor General]

That is certainly something that I would be very happy to discuss with CPS colleagues and to provide a full response on.

[Mr Will Forster (Woking) (LD)]

Today has seen the publication of the safeguarding review into the murder of my 10-year-old constituent Sara Sharif. The findings of that inquiry are what I feared—that the state, especially Surrey county council, could have protected her and saved her life, but did not. Will the Solicitor General please meet me to ensure we can urgently implement the 15 recommendations of that report in order to protect children and girls in future?

[The Solicitor General]

I thank the hon. Member for raising a—

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Will Forster and Ellie Reeves

Thursday 24th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Ellie Reeves]

Anything in relation to the former chief of staff will be announced in due course. It is not right for me to comment on the terms and conditions of any individual.

[Mr Will Forster (Woking) (LD)]

10. What steps he plans to take to strengthen the Union.