Speeches

Tackling violence against women and girls remains one of the Government’s top priorities, and we are doing all we can to make streets and

I am afraid I really would not describe this as a screeching U-turn—[Interruption.] No, not at all.

As I said earlier, by convention, information on whether the Law Officers have been asked to provide advice and the content of such advic

We are committed to increasing the volume of prosecutions and supporting more victims.

The crime of aggression is one of the most significant in international criminal law.

Evidence is being gathered from our three specialist courts, but I should emphasise that every Crown court tries rape cases and will bene

I have looked often at the ministerial code, and I think the section that deals with legal advice is sufficient.

I thank my hon. Friend for her question. She is always a great advocate for vulnerable people.

I thank the hon. Lady for her question.

I am not going to comment on specific cases—the right hon. Lady will understand why that is the case.