Sarah Owen

Sarah Owen

Labour — Luton North

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 May 2025

Debate

Independent Sentencing Review

Contribution

Before I put my question to my right hon. Friend, may I give the shadow Justice Secretary a reality check? Under the previous Government, 98% of reported rape cases went completely unpunished. Under the Conservative Government, rape was effectively legalised, so a little bit of humility would not go amiss. One in five adults in this country will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. Could my right hon. Friend please explain how domestic abuse victims will be protected under these new measures?

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