Every parliamentary written question tabled by Jim Shannon this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase deterrents for shoplifting.
Shoplifting continues to increase at an unacceptable level, with more and more offenders using violence and abuse against shopworkers to do this. We will not stand for this. Everybody has a right to feel safe on the job.This Government will end the effect...
What discussions she has had with the Police Service of Northern Ireland on underage (a) anti-social behaviour and (b) abuse of (i) alcohol and (ii) drugs.
Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for this Government, and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission.Policing in Northern Ireland is a devolved matter but the Home Office works with a wide range of partners to share best practice and knowledg...
What steps her Department is taking to help tackle violent crimes against women.
To make our streets safe, we must drastically reduce serious violent crimes and violence against women and girls; increase confidence in the police; stop young people falling into crime and make our criminal justice system work for victims. This Government will treat tackling violence against women and girls as a national emergency and will use every tool to target perpetrators and address the root causes of violence. We have set out our mission to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. This includes drastically improving the police and wider criminal justice response, including targeting the most prolific and harmful perpetrators to better protect victims and preventing reoffending. Prevention and education are fundamental to our approach, and we will also tackle the root causes of these crimes, including supporting our education system to teach children about respectful and healthy relationships and consent.
If she will hold discussions with the Mayor of London on steps to tackle knife crime.
The Home Secretary has already met the Mayor of London to discuss knife crime and other related issues, and will maintain regular discussions with the Mayor and other key stakeholders throughout the country to tackle this awful crime..
If she will introduce a new modern slavery strategy.
Modern slavery is a scourge that traumatises and dehumanises its victims. The Government is committed to tackling it, taking a holistic approach that puts victims first. We will update on the future of Home Office policies in due course.
What steps her Department is taking to tackle fraud in online travel bookings.
The Government takes the issue of online fraud very seriously and is dedicated to protecting the public from this devastating crime.The Online Safety Act (OSA) will make tech companies responsible for blocking fraud and fraudulent adverts on their platforms. The OSA final Codes of Practice on illegal harms are expected by end of 2024 with tech firms liable a year after (2025), and fraudulent advertising duties set to follow in 2026.
What steps she plans to take to tackle the number of small boat crossings.
Dangerous small boat crossings are undermining our border security and putting lives at risk. The recent tragic incidents in the Channel underscore that danger and show why it is imperative to tackle the criminal gangs responsible for facilitating them. The new Border Security Command (BSC) has been launched. It will be led by a new Border Security Commander, reporting directly to the Home Secretary, who will provide strategic direction to the National Crime Agency, police, intelligence agencies, Immigration Enforcement, and Border Force to relentlessly pursue and smash the criminal gangs. Through the new BSC, work is already underway to recruit more investigators, experts and analysts, and new counter-terrorism style powers will equip law enforcement partners to pursue, disrupt and arrest those responsible for this vile trade. We will continue to work closely with our French counterparts and seek closer cooperation with our European and International partners to prevent further dangerous crossings and reduce risk to life at sea.