"15. What effect he expects the victims code to have on the experience of victims in the criminal justice system...." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"What assessment has the Minister’s Department made of how the victims code will support the victims of human trafficking?..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"What plans does my right hon. Friend have to improve the number of court cases that go ahead on the day that has been scheduled, in order to reduce the upset caused to victims and witnesses?..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"T4. What steps is my right hon. and learned Friend going to take to ensure that the Government send out the strongest possible message on knife crime?..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"In the current economic climate, the police must play their part and do more with less. That is not an unreasonable request. The private and public sectors have had to make significant reductions and changes in working practices. Opposition Members constantly cite cuts of 20%, but taken over five years …..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"It varies from community to community. When I was a local councillor, there was much concern about antisocial behaviour. Despite many attempts to get the local police to spend more time on the street corners, as there was concern about youths allegedly causing trouble, they could never afford the time. …..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"The hon. Gentleman makes a good point and I agree with him, but the situation varies from force to force. The leadership and management of individual forces are important; best practice has been mentioned in that regard. Cheshire constabulary has invested a lot of time in special constables because the …..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"Yes, we were laughing about that on Friday night. The Kent accents were particularly distinct and we had a laugh about it. There are still plenty of snowmen in Cheshire—at least there were when I left on Monday. [Interruption.] Snow joke indeed.
"T5. Given the potential closure of Northwich court in my constituency, as a result of which people will have to travel a considerable distance to reach the nearest court in Chester, what plans have the Government to encourage the use of technology to minimise the necessity for members of the …..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech