Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Imran Hussain Excerpts
Tuesday 25th April 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Elizabeth Truss Portrait Elizabeth Truss
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First, I echo my hon. Friend in paying tribute to the right hon. Member for Slough (Fiona Mactaggart) for her work on modern slavery. I also pay tribute to our Prime Minister, who has made huge strides in putting people away for these heinous crimes. We are doing more, and I am working closely with the Home Secretary to make sure that we crack down on this further.

Imran Hussain Portrait Imran Hussain (Bradford East) (Lab)
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In correspondence with the Criminal Cases Review Commission over recent months, I have repeatedly asked it to release and review crucial evidence that is vital to the case of one of my constituents. However, the CCRC has been less than helpful. As the deadline for the evidence to be deleted approaches, my constituent’s chances of justice could be killed for good. Will the Minister step in to ensure that the crucial evidence is released and reviewed so that justice can be done?

Oliver Heald Portrait Sir Oliver Heald
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If the hon. Gentleman writes to me, I will certainly look at that.