Appearances and Speeches

As far as possible, we believe that children should be diverted from the criminal justice system through liaison and diversion services.

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising that specific case and I am very happy to meet him.

The Government are committed to ensuring that victims of terrorist attacks such as the Manchester Arena bombing receive the help and support

In the victims strategy published on 10 September, we committed to consult on the detail of a victims law in the course of 2019.

We are determined to improve the family justice response to vulnerable witnesses, including people such as my hon.

Building on the answer that I gave to the shadow Minister, I hear what my hon.

The victims strategy is the first time that we have looked in such detail and in such a joined-up way at how we treat victims of crime.

I am grateful to the shadow Minister for her question, and I should have said in response to the hon.

I can offer my hon. Friend the reassurance that we are working extremely closely with colleagues across Government to do that.

I pay tribute to the hon. Lady and to Sammy for their work in highlighting the terrible situation and looking at what more can be done.