Oral QuestionAttorney General

What steps the CPS is taking to improve prosecution rates of rape and sexual assault cases in the South West.

Tabled: 13 October 2022Answered: 20 October 2022

Asked by

Luke Pollard

Labour (Co-op)Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Answering Minister

the Attorney General

Answer from Hansard

The Prime Minister

I thank my hon. Friend for raising this case, which he mentioned to me last night. I pay tribute to Mark, who is in the Gallery, and the work of his foundation. This diagnosis can so obviously be absolutely devastating, and it is testament, if I may say so, to his bravery and compassion that he is raising awareness of the condition. I think many of us would question whether we were capable of doing what he is doing, given the diagnosis that he has had. Last week I paid tribute to the inspirational Kevin Sinfield, another incredible champion. I say to both of them, and to all those campaigning, that we stand with you in this fight.