Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lucy Frazer and Stephen Crabb

Tuesday 9th October 2018 Commons Chamber

[Lucy Frazer]

We must of course prosecute those who are alleged to have committed the terrible crimes that my hon. Friend talks about. We have strengthened the law. Failing to protect a girl from FGM is now an offence, and we have introduced an element of coercive control in domestic violence. We in the Ministry of Justice continue to work closely with the Home Office and the Attorney General, who is responsible for the Criminal Prosecution Service, to ensure that crimes are prosecuted.

[Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire) (Con)]

3. What steps the Government are taking to help offenders find employment immediately after they leave prison.