To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, how many cases of child abuse by parents or guardians allowed unsupervised access by the Family Law Court there have been in each of the last five years; what guidelines are in place for judges to deal with such cases; and if...

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, how many cases of child abuse by parents or guardians allowed unsupervised access by the Family Law Court there have been in each of the last five years; what guidelines are in place for judges to deal with such cases; and if...

SI 2001/3632 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 30 November 2001

SI 2001/3632 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 30 November 2001

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what support is available during court cases to adult victims of sexual abuse; and if he will make a statement. - Including ref to Speaking up for Justice.

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what support is available during court cases to adult victims of sexual abuse; and if he will make a statement. - Including ref to Speaking up for Justice.

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what assessment he has made of the measures in place at Legal Aid Board offices to prevent computer fraud and consequent abuse of public funds.

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what assessment he has made of the measures in place at Legal Aid Board offices to prevent computer fraud and consequent abuse of public funds.

To ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department, on how many occasions in each of the last 10 years abuse of process was used by a judge to dismiss a case concerning child abuse. - This information is not collected.

To ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department, on how many occasions in each of the last 10 years abuse of process was used by a judge to dismiss a case concerning child abuse. - This information is not collected.

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what proportion of applications for contact orders from estranged fathers were (a) turned down and (b) turned down on grounds of a history of physical or sexual abuse in the last year for which figures are available. - Includes fact that information...

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what proportion of applications for contact orders from estranged fathers were (a) turned down and (b) turned down on grounds of a history of physical or sexual abuse in the last year for which figures are available. - Includes fact that information...

How many representations he has received, since 1993, urging the amendment of the Limitation Act 1980 so far as it relates to time limits for actions in respect of personal injuries; what proportion of these refer to allegations of sexual abuse of the complainant or litigant when the latter was...

How many representations he has received, since 1993, urging the amendment of the Limitation Act 1980 so far as it relates to time limits for actions in respect of personal injuries; what proportion of these refer to allegations of sexual abuse of the complainant or litigant when the latter was...

What plans he has to extend the period in which actions can be brought under civil law by victims of child sex abuse.

What plans he has to extend the period in which actions can be brought under civil law by victims of child sex abuse.

Lords debate on Queens Speech (second day) on law and home and social affairs.

Lords debate on Queens Speech (second day) on law and home and social affairs.

What redress will be available to a victim of a false, malicious communication to the Department of Social Security's Benefit Agency's shop-a-benefit-fraudster hotline.

What redress will be available to a victim of a false, malicious communication to the Department of Social Security's Benefit Agency's shop-a-benefit-fraudster hotline.

What inquiries to detect fraud by cross-checking his Department's payroll with details of those claiming benefit he has undertaken; when these exercises took place; and how many staff were (a) suspended, (b) dismissed and (c) prosecuted as a result.

What inquiries to detect fraud by cross-checking his Department's payroll with details of those claiming benefit he has undertaken; when these exercises took place; and how many staff were (a) suspended, (b) dismissed and (c) prosecuted as a result.

What plans his Department has to ensure the public gallery in court is cleared during the evidence of children in cases of alleged abuse. - Includes text of letter from MD Huebner of Court Service Agency.

What plans his Department has to ensure the public gallery in court is cleared during the evidence of children in cases of alleged abuse. - Includes text of letter from MD Huebner of Court Service Agency.

What measures are being taken to ensure members of the judiciary are trained in conduct towards child witnesses in cases of alleged abuse.

What measures are being taken to ensure members of the judiciary are trained in conduct towards child witnesses in cases of alleged abuse.

What measures are being taken to expedite cases involving child witnesses; and if he will outline any initiatives to ensure that delay is minimised.

What measures are being taken to expedite cases involving child witnesses; and if he will outline any initiatives to ensure that delay is minimised.