Speeches by Mullan.

“New Clause 30”

“Question put, That the clause be read a Second time.”

“(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the relevant periods are—”

“(b) the dynamics and psychological effects of trauma on parties and witnesses involved in proceedings;”

“I intervened when the Minister said she thought that extending sitting hours would make things worse. When I asked her to explain that, she then said that she thought the benefit would be minimal. That is a different point. Given that we have said there should be an extensive consultation to figure out all those things…”

“(c) the identification and appropriate handling of cases involving domestic abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour, and RASSO offences;”

“(d) the ways in which trauma may affect memory, communication, behaviour, and engagement with court proceedings;”

“(e) best practices for reducing retraumatisation within court and tribunals settings.”

“(a) on initial appointment to a role within a court, and at regular intervals thereafter;”

“(b) reflect current best practice and be informed by up-to-date research and guidance;”

“This new clause would require the Lord Chancellor to ensure that members of the court staff working in the criminal courts receive mandatory, consistent training on trauma-informed practice to improve understanding of how trauma affects victims’ evidence, behaviour, and engagement with court proceedings.”

“Brought up, and read the First time.”

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““(1) The Lord Chancellor may appoint such number of inspectors of criminal court administration as he considers appropriate.”

“(2) Inspectors under this section are collectively known as ‘His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Criminal Court Administration’ (‘the Inspectorate’).”

“(4) The Lord Chancellor may make to or in respect of inspectors of court administration such payments by way of remuneration, allowances or otherwise as he may determine.”

“(5) It is the duty of the Inspectorate to inspect and report to the Lord Chancellor on—”

““(1) The Lord Chancellor must lay before Parliament a report containing a review of the impact of the provisions of section 3 during each relevant period.”

“(5) The Lord Chancellor must publish guidance on the implementation of this section.”—(Jess Brown-Fuller.)”