In Parliament

I wish to provide an update in relation to the Attorney General’s Guidelines and the CPIA Code of Practice.

Criminal defence lawyers play a crucial role in upholding the rule of law, and the Government greatly value the work that they do.

I am grateful for the question from the hon. Lady.

Tackling rape is a priority for this Government, and £3 million has been awarded to the CPS in this year’s spending review specifically f

The decline in criminal justice outcomes for rape is a cause of deep concern for us all, and although the increased charge rates in 2019-

The CPS has worked with other prosecutors, law enforcement, the courts, and the Home Office to ensure that effective international cooper

I am grateful for the question from the hon. Lady.

I wish the hon. Lady a happy birthday and thank her for her kind wishes, but I have to disagree with the premise of her question.

The decline in criminal justice outcomes for rape is a cause of deep concern for us all, and although the increased charge rates in 2019-

As I have already mentioned, the £51 million of additional funding through the criminal legal aid review has been allocated specifically