Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Administration of Justice: NeurodiversityMinistry of JusticeTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he made a recent assessment of the adequacy of neurodiversity training for people working in the criminal justice system.
Answer: There is a range of training available to support those working with neurodiverse people in the criminal justice system. In the courts, the Judicial College of England and Wales has developed training on mental disabilities specifically for magistrates an...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWales Office: ComputersMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 31 March 2025 to Question 40651 on Wales Office: Computers, what the median age is of computers issued to officials in the Wales Office.
Answer: We are unable to provide the median age of laptop and desktop computers in the Wales Office due to the disproportionate amount of time it would take to calculate. However, our policy is to refresh laptops and desktop computers issued to officials every 4-...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPowers of AttorneyMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of allowing applicants to apply for lasting power of attorney without a (a) passport (b) driving license or (c) blue badge.
Answer: The current lasting power of attorney (LPA) system has significant safeguards but does not require identity verification. The Government plans to modernise the system and will introduce additional safeguards which include enabling the Office of the Public...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: ComputersMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the median age is of computers issued to officials in their Department.
Answer: The median age of all Ministry of Justice computers is 2.6 years.
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordJuries: CompensationMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of trends in the level of compensation provided for (a) childcare, (b) other care, (c) food and drink, (d) travel and (e) parking costs to people on jury duty in real terms in the l
Answer: The jury process is a cornerstone of the justice system in England and Wales. Jury service is an important civic duty and jurors play a vital role in upholding justice. The Government will keep under review all support provided to jurors throughout their ...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordJuries: CompensationMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how much compensation was provided for (a) childcare, (b) other care, (c) food and drink, (d) travel and (e) parking costs to people on jury duty in real terms in each of the last five years.
Answer: Jurors can claim an amount towards loss of earnings and other costs incurred as a direct result of jury service, subject to a daily maximum. They can also claim travel costs and a contribution towards their refreshments.HMCTS does not collect or collate d...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordVoyeurism: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will hold discussions with the Sentencing Council on the adequacy of the Sentencing Guidelines for voyeurism offences.
Answer: Sentencing guidelines are developed and reviewed by the independent Sentencing Council for England and Wales, in fulfilment of its statutory duty to do so. The guidelines produced provide the Court with guidance on factors that should be considered, which...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordCitizens' Advice BureauxMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of support provided to (a) witnesses and (b) victims by the Citizen’s Advice Bureau’s Witness Service in (a) England and (b) Berkshire.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice commissioned Witness Service has been available in all criminal court locations since 2003. The service provides practical and emotional support and information to help witnesses (including victims) give their best evidence. The Wi...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordSexual Offences: Victim Support SchemesMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to ensure adequate support is provided to victims of rape and serious sexual offences in (a) England and (b) Berkshire.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice provides funding for vital victim and witness support services, including community-based domestic abuse and sexual violence services, in addition to core funding for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) to allocate at their discr...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordJuries: AllowancesMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the allowances permitted for those undertaking jury duty for (a) loss of earnings, (b) cost of any care or childcare, (c) food and drink and (d) travel and pa
Answer: Jury service is an important civic duty, and we want to help jurors feel supported as they undertake this important job. The support provided to jurors includes measures to assist those who may suffer financial hardship. People who are not paid by their e...
Answered 17 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: Married PeopleMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 22 November 2024 to Question 14161, what her Department's timetable is for its consideration of marriage law in England and Wales.
Answer: Marriage law is an issue of great importance and one which therefore requires careful consideration. The Law Commission’s report on weddings raises a number of issues around weddings law, and as a new Government we need to take the time to consider these ...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: PolicyMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how their Department defines strategy.
Answer: The definition is detailed in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, which is published on the gov.uk website.
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: Data ProcessingMinistry of JusticeTabled 6 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps they are taking to use (a) artificial intelligence and (b) data to help increase their Department's productivity.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice is committed to improving its productivity, including through artificial intelligence and effective use of data.For example, our Prison Network App built by our Data Science and AI teams link up multiple sources of administrative d...
Answered 13 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordEmergency Calls: Hoaxes and False AlarmsMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 12752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people were (a) prosecuted and (b) convicted for making hoax calls to the emergency services in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes data on the number of defendants prosecuted and convicted, including for ‘Improper use of public electronic communications network’ which will include hoax calls. This can be obtained by using HO offence code 19607 in the...
Answered 12 Nov 2024
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