Speeches by Juss.

“Last week’s Budget marked a clear turn away from the damage and austerity of the previous Government towards a fairer, stronger country that will deliver on the public’s priorities. People in my constituency have already expressed their appreciation at having a Labour Budget built from Labour values to overturn 15 year…”

“I welcome the proposals to tackle the court backlogs and delays, which the previous Government did nothing to address. Will the Secretary of State please confirm that this Government will preserve the sanctity of jury trials, and that the proposed changes relate only to some either-way offences—those that are considere…”

“I have also had Hongkongers in my constituency contact me about the changes, so I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for securing this debate. The immigration reforms come with a strengthened commitment to provide safe and legal routes for those who are genuinely fleeing persecution, with a pa…”

“Last weekend I attended the annual conference of Interfaith Wolverhampton in my constituency, which has done much to bring different faith communities together, including those of no faith, and to celebrate diversity, which is so needed at a time when we face division and hate crime. The Conservative Government withdre…”

“The European convention on human rights has safeguarded the lives and rights of many people. Will the Minister please tell the House what the Law Society of England and Wales thinks about the Conservatives’ plans to leave the ECHR?”

“I ask, as someone who was not born in this country, whether the Home Secretary agrees that we should not stop talking about the benefits of immigration while managing migration. As she has already acknowledged, will she confirm that we will always offer sanctuary to those truly fleeing peril? Does she accept that for t…”

“I thank my hon. Friend for his statement. Does he agree that reducing reoffending through rehabilitation is the key to reducing not only prison overcrowding, but the court backlog? It is unacceptable that prisoners very often have to make the choice between engaging in work or education and accessing their basic needs,…”

“My hon. Friend is making an excellent contribution. On men not expressing their feelings, I had a constituent at my last surgery who told me about the domestic abuse he had suffered. As a man, he felt that he could not express that because of the idea that men do not get beaten up by women. Does my hon. Friend agree th…”

“Hello. I am Warinder Juss, Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West. I am a solicitor but not practising. I am a member of the GMB trade union executive council, and also a member of various APPGs.”

“You have mentioned having political independence, but can I ask you some questions about funding?”

“The current funding model was intended to maintain political independence and end reliance on you getting income from Departments other than the Ministry of Justice, but you have had a shortfall between your running costs and the money you get from the MOJ. What are the current funding arrangements? Do you think they a…”

“We understand that the Government Internal Audit Agency has been commissioned to carry out an advisory audit of the funding model. Can you give any update on that?”

“Do I take it from your answer, Sir Peter, that you do not think the current funding model is exactly fit for purpose?”

“Are you able to confirm today any changes that you might like?”

“And also because you then go into the realms of not appearing to be completely independent.”

“Early next year?”

“On the question of innovation, the University of Wolverhampton, in my constituency of Wolverhampton West, recently launched a new course, in collaboration with the British Judo Association, to enable those suffering with Parkinson’s to remain active and to increase their confidence with physical activity. Does my hon. …”

“Crimes committed by grooming gangs are among the most horrific imaginable; victims feel the devastating impact for the rest of their life. Does the Minister therefore agree that the findings of the national inquiry into grooming gangs should be implemented without delay, that the victims must be kept at the heart of ou…”

“Penn cricket club in my constituency allegedly had contaminated soil illegally deposited on its grounds. That not only caused an eyesore, but prevented the club from playing cricket on its grounds. The EA put a stop notice on the club in July 2022. Despite investigations continuing, there is no end or resolution in sig…”

“My question is linked to the one Sarah asked. You said that increasing the number of sitting days would not make much difference because we do not have enough prosecutors and defence counsel. I assume that we will have a similar problem in not having enough judges. I just want to know whether you have a particular opin…”