Catherine Fookes MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

  • Sexual OffencesMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24865More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of including driving instructors under the position of trust law.

    Answer: This Government is committed to protecting children and young people from sexual abuse. We have robust legislation in this area, including offences to tackle the abuse of a specified “position of trust” in relation to a child under 18, which apply even in...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Mentally Disordered OffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24864More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of reviewing the law on unfitness to plead.

    Answer: The Government agrees there are merits to reviewing the law on unfitness to plead and has accepted the majority of the Law Commission’s recommendations for reform.The Government is considering how best to take forward these reforms alongside other related...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

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