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Criminal defence lawyers play a crucial role in upholding the rule of law, and the Government greatly value the work that they do.

As I have already mentioned, the £51 million of additional funding through the criminal legal aid review has been allocated specifically for

Morning, Mr Speaker.

I am grateful for the question from the hon. Lady.

Again, my hon.

I wish the hon. Lady a happy birthday and thank her for her kind wishes, but I have to disagree with the premise of her question.

Tackling rape is a priority for this Government, and £3 million has been awarded to the CPS in this year’s spending review specifically for

The hon. Gentleman is, with respect, wrong to suggest that perpetrators of rape can behave with immunity—I think that was the word he used.

The decline in criminal justice outcomes for rape is a cause of deep concern for us all, and although the increased charge rates in 2019-20

Criminal defence lawyers play a crucial role in upholding the rule of law, and the Government greatly value the work that they do.