Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

David T C Davies Excerpts
Tuesday 15th October 2013

(10 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Oliver Heald Portrait The Solicitor-General
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If the right hon. Gentleman writes to me I will make sure that the case is given whatever extra support is needed. As regards the point he makes, he is absolutely right. As somebody who has prosecuted these cases, I know that having a properly supported witness who feels confident in giving evidence is key.

David T C Davies Portrait David T. C. Davies (Monmouth) (Con)
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I am currently dealing with a case where a vulnerable witness has been forced to leave her own home as a result of the abuse she has suffered, and the offender is now walking around and living in that house. Does the Solicitor-General agree that that is an absolutely disgraceful situation? If I send him the full details, will he look into it and find ways in which I can help this constituent?

Oliver Heald Portrait The Solicitor-General
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I would be more than happy to discuss the case with my hon. Friend. Obviously it is difficult for me to comment, not having seen the papers, but I make that offer.