Alice Macdonald

Alice Macdonald

Labour (Co-op) — Norwich North

Speaking in the House of Commons on 13 November 2024

Debate

Violence against Women and Girls

Contribution

When I spoke to the chief constable of Norfolk constabulary recently, he told me that if a suspect were arrested and charged today with a serious sexual offence such as rape, the Crown court trial could commence in the spring of 2026, which is more than a year away. That is totally unacceptable. What can the Minister do to reassure women in Norfolk who are waiting for their cases to be heard?

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