§ Harry CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the outcome has been of the review of the Homicide Index aimed at increasing the accuracy of data on homicide; what reforms and changes are being implemented as a consequence; and if he will make a statement. [38996]
§ Mr. Denham"A Review of Information on Homicide: A Discussion Document" was published on 28 December 2001 on the Research, Development and Statistics (RDS) Home Office web site for consultation. The purpose of publishing the proposals at this stage is to open them to a wider process of consultation before the report is finalised and decisions taken as to how best to take forward its recommendations.
The review is also on the Office for National Statistics (ONS) National Statistics crime and justice theme web page: http://www.nationalstatistics.gov.uk/themes/yourviews/crime.asp. The closing date for the consultation is 5 April 2002.