Oral QuestionWomen and Equalities

What recent progress the Government has made on the delivery of a women’s health strategy.

Tabled: 26 May 2022Answered: 8 June 2022

Asked by

Jeff Smith

LabourManchester Withington

Answering Minister

the Minister for Women and Equalities

Answer from Hansard

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Shabana Mahmood)

The criminal justice system rose to the challenge brought about by the violent disorder we saw over the summer. As of 22 August, 576 individuals have been brought before the courts. Of those, 123 have been given a custodial sentence by the Crown court.