Question
Victims of crime have asked the Lord Chancellor to publish criminal conviction data by nationality. Will he do so?
Answer
The hon. Gentleman knows that that has been a point of discussion in this place on multiple occasions. We are looking very closely at the data to ensure that we are getting it right. In conjunction with the Home Office, we want the fullest amount of data to be available so that we can have a proper political conversation about what it tells us.50% vibes
Verdict: RED (20/100)
The question asked whether conviction data broken down by nationality will be published. The reply does not answer that directly. It says the data is being examined closely and that the aim is to provide the fullest amount possible in conjunction with the Home Office, but it makes no firm commitment to publish, gives no timetable, and does not explain any reason for withholding it. The asker would most likely need to submit a follow-up to get a definite answer.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will the Lord Chancellor publish criminal conviction data broken down by nationality? | Partially Addressed | Hedged | The reply never says whether nationality-level conviction data will be published. It only states that the data is being examined closely, that the aim is 'the fullest amount of data' in conjunction with the Home Office, and that this would enable a political conversation. That is a gesture of intent with no concrete commitment to publish, no date, and no stated reason for not publishing. |