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Written Question
Trial of Lunatics Act 1883
Monday 16th May 2022

Asked by: Theresa Villiers (Conservative - Chipping Barnet)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make it his policy to change the title of the Trial of Lunatics Act 1883 to the Criminal Procedure (Special Verdict) Act.

Answered by James Cartlidge - Shadow Secretary of State for Defence

The Trial of Lunatics Act 1883 uses outdated terms, and I am sympathetic to the request to change these.

It is not possible to formally amend the title of an existing Act, but it is possible to change the way to which the existing Act is referred. This requires primary legislation, so until a suitable legislative vehicle has been identified we are unable to look at this further.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Dec 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" Some very impressive work is done by the charitable sector in supporting ex-offenders to deal with addiction problems. Will the Lord Chancellor ensure that his Department takes very seriously the importance of rehabilitation of offenders by enabling them to leave the substance abuse problems behind them, in the past?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Jun 2020
Probation Services

"It is deeply worrying that young men from the black community are disproportionately likely to end up in the criminal justice system. Will the Secretary of State encourage the probation service to engage intensively with that cohort so that we can ensure that all offenders have the chance to move …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 28 Mar 2019
Disclosure of Youth Criminal Records

"Does my hon. Friend share my concern that the UK system for disclosure of childhood criminal records is among the harshest in the world when compared with equivalent developed countries? Although I am a believer in a firm justice system that punishes crimes appropriately, I do not think it is …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 28 Mar 2019
Disclosure of Youth Criminal Records

"Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that there is medical evidence that, up to the age of about 25, the brain’s development indicates that young men in particular are prone to an inappropriate attitude to risk? The research is clear about that, which reflects the experience of my hon. Friend …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 04 Sep 2018
Civil Liability Bill [Lords]

"Does the Secretary of State share my anxiety about the high cost of insurance for young people, many of whom need a car to get to work and to get around? Will the legislation help to tackle that problem?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 04 Sep 2018
Civil Liability Bill [Lords]

"In my, I hope, relatively short remarks I would like to concentrate on clause 10 in part 2 of the Bill, which concerns the proposed changes to how we set the personal injury discount rate.

I would just say one thing on whiplash claims. I hope this latest attempt at …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 04 Sep 2018
Civil Liability Bill [Lords]

"I am grateful to the hon. Lady for raising that point. I was not aware of it, but it is another example of how the political stalemate in Northern Ireland means that changes that need to be made are not taking place. It will be important, ultimately, for this House …..."
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Written Question
Paul Song
Thursday 15th March 2018

Asked by: Theresa Villiers (Conservative - Chipping Barnet)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether he has had discussions with the governor of HMP Brixton on the removal of Pastor Paul Song from his chaplaincy post at that prison; and if he will take steps to press for that pastor's reinstatement.

Answered by Rory Stewart

The decision regarding access to prisons for volunteers is a matter for HM Prison and Probation Service.

The decision of the Deputy Governor was re-examined by the Prison Group Director for London & Thames Valley when Pastor Song exercised his right to appeal against that decision. The decision was upheld.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 09 Jan 2018
Parole Board and Victim Support

"I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Lord Chancellor on his new role and thank him for coming so swiftly to the House on this solemn matter. It is shocking and unacceptable that victims learned of Mr Worboys’ impending release from TV coverage. I welcome his assurance that that will …..."
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