HL Deb 16 June 1999 vol 602 cc32-3WA
Baroness Goudie

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will list the membership of the External Reference Group for the review of sexual offences. [HL2836]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The following organisations and individuals form part of the External Reference Group of the review of sex offences under the chairmanship of the Home Office:

  • Barnardo's
  • CARE
  • The Children's Society
  • National Children Homes Action for Children
  • Blackliners
  • Campaign to End Rape
  • Dan Lambeth
  • The University of Sussex
  • Stonewall
  • St. Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre
  • British Medical Association
  • Kairos in Soho Ltd
  • Women's National Commission
  • MIND
  • MENCAP
  • Rape Crisis Federation
  • University of North London
  • Board of Deputies of British Jews
  • Association of Directors of Social Services
  • Nick Bent

No other bodies or individuals apart from those in the Steering Group to the review have been asked to meet regularly with my officials, but there will be consultation conferences and seminars where other organisations and individuals will be able to contribute their views. Some of these have already been held.