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Written Question
Female Genital Mutilation: Prosecutions
Thursday 11th April 2019

Asked by: Nigel Huddleston (Conservative - Droitwich and Evesham)

Question to the Attorney General:

What steps the CPS is taking to prosecute people responsible for female genital mutilation.

Answered by Robert Buckland

The CPS is determined to bring those responsible for Female Genital Mutilation to justice. I welcome the recent successful conviction in London which was the first in the UK.

Whilst prosecution alone will not end this appalling crime, this first conviction sends out a strong message that FGM is child abuse and that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 Feb 2019
Northern Ireland Backstop

"Although I recognise the challenging position of many Opposition MPs, does the Solicitor General share my amazement at those Opposition MPs who say they cannot support the withdrawal agreement because it may include a temporary backstop, keeping us temporarily in the customs union but not paying into the coffers and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 29 Nov 2018
Withdrawal Agreement: Legal Advice

"It is absolutely right that we hold the Government to account. We are doing that now, and we will do it again on Monday with the Attorney General. However, does the Solicitor General share my unease about the undermining of core principles that are accepted by the whole country, such …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Mar 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"The Secretary of State will be aware that the Select Committee on Culture, Media and Sport recently visited Belfast, where we were able to visit the “Game of Thrones” set. We asked about the EU contribution to the Northern Ireland creative industries and, to my surprise, EU funding as such …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Mar 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"Can the Attorney General clarify whether any of the devolved Administrations effectively have a legal veto over our decision to leave the European Union?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Jul 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"6. What assessment he has made of the potential effect of introducing a criminal offence of failure to prevent economic crime on the incidence of such crime...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Jul 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"In an increasingly globalised world, international co-operation and co-ordination is key to tackling often very sophisticated economic crime. What is the Serious Fraud Office doing to tackle those crimes, both domestically and overseas?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Jul 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"21. What steps she is taking to increase support for women in business...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Jul 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"Will my hon. Friend join me in applauding the efforts being made by traditionally male-dominated business organisations such as the CBI and the Institute of Directors to champion gender equality in the workplace, and for their efforts to increase female membership?..."
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