“What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Victims’ Right to Review scheme pilot on victims of rape and other serious sexual offences.”
Asked by
John Whitby
Answering Minister
the Solicitor General
Answer from Hansard
The Solicitor General (Ellie Reeves)
The victims’ right to review pilot gives rape victims the opportunity for their case to be reviewed by another lawyer if the Crown Prosecution Service is considering dropping the prosecution. I have personally pushed for its roll-out, as it helps ensure that victims are given fairness and dignity and are heard. In April, the pilot was extended to a fourth area, CPS Wales, and I am determined to see national roll-out before the end of the summer.