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Clause 32 will amend chapter II of part II of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997, which relates to the release of prisoners serving life sentenc

I welcome the hon. Member for Lewisham West and Penge not only to her seat but to her feet, to take on part 3 of the Bill.

I am grateful to my hon. Friend.

As I have set out, the clause is not designed in any way to restrict the powers of individual advocates, but to set guidance on the way a nu

Clause 31 gives the Secretary of State the power to produce guidance to which an advocate must have regard when exercising their functions.

I am grateful to the shadow Minister for the amendment, which would remove the Secretary of State’s ability to omit material in the advocate

Clause 29 allows the Secretary of State to request a report from an advocate while they are supporting victims of a major incident and at th

It would be premature for me to say anything like that at this point. I draw the hon.

In order to amplify the voices of victims and to signpost them to the right support service, advocates must have the ability to share inform

I can go no further than “shortly”.