In Parliament

Michael Tomlinson: I have had several meetings with both the CPS and the police. It is important for them to work together.

Michael Tomlinson: That pleasure falls to me, Mr Speaker. I am grateful to my hon.

Michael Tomlinson: In the vast majority of cases, judges get sentencing right.

Michael Tomlinson: My hon. Friend knows a lot about the scheme and has long-term interest in it.

Michael Tomlinson: The hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) always raises a serious point in relation to these issues.

Michael Tomlinson: I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her question, and she is right that we need to see an increase in prosecution rates.

Michael Tomlinson: I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that issue.

Michael Tomlinson: I am grateful to the hon. Lady for mentioning the new hotline.

Michael Tomlinson: I pay tribute to my hon. Friend, who brings considerable experience to the Chamber and to the Justice Committee.

Michael Tomlinson: The Government are committed to tackling violence against women and girls, and we have enacted a multitude of new offence