Debates between Mike Freer and Andrew Rosindell during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Mike Freer and Andrew Rosindell
Tuesday 26th March 2024

(7 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mike Freer Portrait Mike Freer
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The hon. Gentleman raises a good point. I lead on diversity in the Department, and a piece of work is already under way on how we can increase the diversity of the magistracy and ensure that we recruit from those hard-to-reach groups. I am more than happy to meet him to swap ideas and discuss how we can continue to change the face of our magistrates.

Andrew Rosindell Portrait Andrew Rosindell (Romford) (Con)
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Does the Secretary of State for Justice agree that in England and across the United Kingdom, the ancient principle of innocent until proven guilty should be upheld and restored, and that the punishment should never be the process?