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Written Question
Court Orders
Monday 1st July 2019

Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many (a) non-molestation orders, (b) occupation orders and (c) injunctions were granted in each year since 2010.

Answered by Paul Maynard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

This information is already in the public domain, as the Ministry of Justice publishes family court statistics on a quarterly basis. The latest report, published on 27th June, includes information on the number of non-molestation and occupation orders that have been made by the family courts since 2003. The latest report is available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/family-court-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2019.


Written Question
Criminal Injuries Compensation
Friday 28th June 2019

Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 9 May 2019 to Question 248641, what criteria the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority uses to determine who cannot afford the cost of providing initial medical evidence up to a maximum cost of £50.

Answered by Edward Argar - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

The criteria used by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority in determining whether an applicant cannot afford the cost of obtaining medical evidence is outlined in its internal guidance. This states:

If the applicant tells us they cannot afford to obtain medical evidence we may meet the cost of doing so and deduct it from any award we make, up to a maximum of £50. However, before we do so you should ask the applicant for evidence of their inability to meet the cost. You should consider all the relevant circumstances in deciding whether you accept the applicant cannot afford to pay for the medical evidence. Some factors you should consider include:

• whether they are relying solely on any of the benefits listed [as Jobseeker’s Allowance or low-income benefits on gov.uk];

• whether they have a low income and are in receipt of any of the tax credits as listed [on gov.uk]

• whether they earn less than the minimum amount needed to qualify for Statutory Sick Pay as evidenced by a pay statement or letter from their employer or, if self-employed, copies of their most recent tax returns; or

• whether they are struggling to manage significant debts, bankruptcy or insolvency.


Written Question
Criminal Injuries Compensation
Tuesday 25th June 2019

Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 9 May 2019 to Question 248641, what the average cost was of obtaining the medical evidence required for an application for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme in each of the last two years for which data is available.

Answered by Edward Argar - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

The information requested could only be provided at disproportionate cost.


Written Question
Criminal Injuries Compensation
Tuesday 25th June 2019

Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 9 May 2019 to Question 248641, for how many applications for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme the Government has covered the cost of providing initial medical evidence in each year since 2012.

Answered by Edward Argar - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

The information requested could only be provided at disproportionate cost.


Written Question
Homelessness
Tuesday 25th June 2019

Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of decisions on intentional homelessness have been challenged in each year since 2012.

Answered by Paul Maynard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

A full answer cannot be provided as the data requested is not held by HMCTS.


Written Question
Legal Aid Scheme
Tuesday 25th June 2019

Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of applications for legal aid for injunction cases were accepted in each year since 2010.

Answered by Paul Maynard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

Police recorded domestic abuse crimes have increased by over 60% in the last three years, demonstrating increased victim confidence to report and better police recording of these crimes. Overall, prosecutions and convictions for domestic abuse are both up since 2010 – by 20 per cent and 28 per cent respectively, with 76% of all prosecutions resulting in successful convictions, the highest proportion since 2010. However, the CPS are working closely with the police locally and nationally to ensure appropriate referrals are made by the police and to address any fall in referrals where needed. In November last year, MHCLG awarded £22 million for domestic abuse projects across the country. This is helping to provide over 2,200 new beds in refuges and other safe accommodation, as well as access to education and tailored employment and life skills guidance. MHCLG are also consulting on potential measure for sustainable delivery of support for victims and their children in accommodation-based services for domestic abuse across England. The Consultation ends on 2 August. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/support-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse-in-safe-accommodation The figures below relate to legal aid at the Civil Representation level. Legal aid for these matters is also available by way of initial advice and assistance under the Legal Help scheme. Application and percentage data is not held for Legal Help matters, as the decision on whether to grant funding is devolved to the solicitor in question.

Financial Year

Domestic Violence Applications

Granted

Proportion Granted

2010-11

19,951

17,995

90%

2011-12

17,652

16,187

92%

2012-13

17,406

15,812

91%

2013-14

16,925

15,306

90%

2014-15

15,662

14,114

90%

2015-16

14,748

13,574

92%

2016-17

14,092

13,349

95%

2017-18

14,188

13,446

95%

2018-19*

10,200

9,499

93%

Financial Year

Injunction Applications

Granted

Proportion Granted

2010-11

19,951

17,995

90%

2011-12

17,647

16,182

92%

2012-13

17,395

15,802

91%

2013-14

16,925

15,306

90%

2014-15

15,661

14,114

90%

2015-16

14,746

13,572

92%

2016-17

14,090

13,349

95%

2017-18

14,188

13,446

95%

2018-19

10,200

9,499

93%

*(Apr to Dec 2018) Please note that injunction figures, although being separately reported on here, are included as part of the ‘Domestic Violence’ category volumes displayed in the first table.


Written Question
Legal Aid Scheme
Tuesday 25th June 2019

Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many applications for legal aid for injuction cases have been made in each year since 2010.

Answered by Paul Maynard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

Police recorded domestic abuse crimes have increased by over 60% in the last three years, demonstrating increased victim confidence to report and better police recording of these crimes. Overall, prosecutions and convictions for domestic abuse are both up since 2010 – by 20 per cent and 28 per cent respectively, with 76% of all prosecutions resulting in successful convictions, the highest proportion since 2010. However, the CPS are working closely with the police locally and nationally to ensure appropriate referrals are made by the police and to address any fall in referrals where needed. In November last year, MHCLG awarded £22 million for domestic abuse projects across the country. This is helping to provide over 2,200 new beds in refuges and other safe accommodation, as well as access to education and tailored employment and life skills guidance. MHCLG are also consulting on potential measure for sustainable delivery of support for victims and their children in accommodation-based services for domestic abuse across England. The Consultation ends on 2 August. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/support-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse-in-safe-accommodation The figures below relate to legal aid at the Civil Representation level. Legal aid for these matters is also available by way of initial advice and assistance under the Legal Help scheme. Application and percentage data is not held for Legal Help matters, as the decision on whether to grant funding is devolved to the solicitor in question.

Financial Year

Domestic Violence Applications

Granted

Proportion Granted

2010-11

19,951

17,995

90%

2011-12

17,652

16,187

92%

2012-13

17,406

15,812

91%

2013-14

16,925

15,306

90%

2014-15

15,662

14,114

90%

2015-16

14,748

13,574

92%

2016-17

14,092

13,349

95%

2017-18

14,188

13,446

95%

2018-19*

10,200

9,499

93%

Financial Year

Injunction Applications

Granted

Proportion Granted

2010-11

19,951

17,995

90%

2011-12

17,647

16,182

92%

2012-13

17,395

15,802

91%

2013-14

16,925

15,306

90%

2014-15

15,661

14,114

90%

2015-16

14,746

13,572

92%

2016-17

14,090

13,349

95%

2017-18

14,188

13,446

95%

2018-19

10,200

9,499

93%

*(Apr to Dec 2018) Please note that injunction figures, although being separately reported on here, are included as part of the ‘Domestic Violence’ category volumes displayed in the first table.


Written Question
Legal Aid Scheme: Domestic Abuse
Tuesday 25th June 2019

Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of legal aid applications for civil cases of domestic violence have been accepted in each year since 2010.

Answered by Paul Maynard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

Police recorded domestic abuse crimes have increased by over 60% in the last three years, demonstrating increased victim confidence to report and better police recording of these crimes. Overall, prosecutions and convictions for domestic abuse are both up since 2010 – by 20 per cent and 28 per cent respectively, with 76% of all prosecutions resulting in successful convictions, the highest proportion since 2010. However, the CPS are working closely with the police locally and nationally to ensure appropriate referrals are made by the police and to address any fall in referrals where needed. In November last year, MHCLG awarded £22 million for domestic abuse projects across the country. This is helping to provide over 2,200 new beds in refuges and other safe accommodation, as well as access to education and tailored employment and life skills guidance. MHCLG are also consulting on potential measure for sustainable delivery of support for victims and their children in accommodation-based services for domestic abuse across England. The Consultation ends on 2 August. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/support-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse-in-safe-accommodation The figures below relate to legal aid at the Civil Representation level. Legal aid for these matters is also available by way of initial advice and assistance under the Legal Help scheme. Application and percentage data is not held for Legal Help matters, as the decision on whether to grant funding is devolved to the solicitor in question.

Financial Year

Domestic Violence Applications

Granted

Proportion Granted

2010-11

19,951

17,995

90%

2011-12

17,652

16,187

92%

2012-13

17,406

15,812

91%

2013-14

16,925

15,306

90%

2014-15

15,662

14,114

90%

2015-16

14,748

13,574

92%

2016-17

14,092

13,349

95%

2017-18

14,188

13,446

95%

2018-19*

10,200

9,499

93%

Financial Year

Injunction Applications

Granted

Proportion Granted

2010-11

19,951

17,995

90%

2011-12

17,647

16,182

92%

2012-13

17,395

15,802

91%

2013-14

16,925

15,306

90%

2014-15

15,661

14,114

90%

2015-16

14,746

13,572

92%

2016-17

14,090

13,349

95%

2017-18

14,188

13,446

95%

2018-19

10,200

9,499

93%

*(Apr to Dec 2018) Please note that injunction figures, although being separately reported on here, are included as part of the ‘Domestic Violence’ category volumes displayed in the first table.


Written Question
Legal Aid Scheme: Domestic Abuse
Tuesday 25th June 2019

Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many legal aid applications for domestic violence have been made in each year since 2010.

Answered by Paul Maynard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

Police recorded domestic abuse crimes have increased by over 60% in the last three years, demonstrating increased victim confidence to report and better police recording of these crimes. Overall, prosecutions and convictions for domestic abuse are both up since 2010 – by 20 per cent and 28 per cent respectively, with 76% of all prosecutions resulting in successful convictions, the highest proportion since 2010. However, the CPS are working closely with the police locally and nationally to ensure appropriate referrals are made by the police and to address any fall in referrals where needed. In November last year, MHCLG awarded £22 million for domestic abuse projects across the country. This is helping to provide over 2,200 new beds in refuges and other safe accommodation, as well as access to education and tailored employment and life skills guidance. MHCLG are also consulting on potential measure for sustainable delivery of support for victims and their children in accommodation-based services for domestic abuse across England. The Consultation ends on 2 August. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/support-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse-in-safe-accommodation The figures below relate to legal aid at the Civil Representation level. Legal aid for these matters is also available by way of initial advice and assistance under the Legal Help scheme. Application and percentage data is not held for Legal Help matters, as the decision on whether to grant funding is devolved to the solicitor in question.

Financial Year

Domestic Violence Applications

Granted

Proportion Granted

2010-11

19,951

17,995

90%

2011-12

17,652

16,187

92%

2012-13

17,406

15,812

91%

2013-14

16,925

15,306

90%

2014-15

15,662

14,114

90%

2015-16

14,748

13,574

92%

2016-17

14,092

13,349

95%

2017-18

14,188

13,446

95%

2018-19*

10,200

9,499

93%

Financial Year

Injunction Applications

Granted

Proportion Granted

2010-11

19,951

17,995

90%

2011-12

17,647

16,182

92%

2012-13

17,395

15,802

91%

2013-14

16,925

15,306

90%

2014-15

15,661

14,114

90%

2015-16

14,746

13,572

92%

2016-17

14,090

13,349

95%

2017-18

14,188

13,446

95%

2018-19

10,200

9,499

93%

*(Apr to Dec 2018) Please note that injunction figures, although being separately reported on here, are included as part of the ‘Domestic Violence’ category volumes displayed in the first table.


Written Question
Criminal Injuries Compensation: Terrorism
Monday 24th June 2019

Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answers of 4 June 2019 to Question 257721, 5 June 2019 to Question 257717 and 10 June 2019 to Question 257722 on the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme: Terrorism, whether the data in those Answers represents compensation paid to victims of terrorism experienced in the UK or abroad.

Answered by Edward Argar - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

The information provided in response to PQs 257721, 257717 and 257722 relates to terrorist incidents that occurred in Great Britain which are compensated under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.