Oral QuestionDepartment for Education

“What steps his Department is taking to help ensure that schools are a safe environment for pupils.”

Tabled: 17 May 2022Answered: 23 May 2022

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Education

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.