§ 27. . Andrew MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the(a) rates of detection and (b) impact on victims of car crime. [29875]
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Number of persons sentenced to immediate custody of five years or over in England and Wales, 1998 to 2000 Offence 1998 1999 2000 Murder 254 252 243 Attempted murder 47 59 55 Threat or conspiracy to murder 16 15 22 Manslaughter 101 101 112 Child destruction — 1 — Causing death by dangerous driving 43 25 44 Manslaughter due to diminished responsibility 3 7 7 Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs 8 7 7 Wounding or other act endangering life 366 370 394 Other wounding etc. 33 28 47 Cruelty to or neglect of children — 1 4 Child abduction 1 4 — Buggery 72 50 54
§ Mr. DenhamThe successful detection and prosecution of offenders are among the key factors in ensuring that victims of crime are satisfied with the criminal justice system. Others include the provision to victims of adequate information about their cases, personal support, and compensation.