Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 903776
Crimes of Violence: Women
Tabled: 8 April 2025
Answered: 22 April 2025
Named DayQuestion
Lisa Smart
Liberal Democrat — Hazel Grove
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she plans to take to tackle the backlog of court cases involving violence against women and girls.
Answer
Sarah SackmanThe judiciary prioritises cases involving vulnerable victims and witnesses, which includes victims of violence against women and girls.We have increased Crown Court funding, bringing courts to their highest capacity in almost a decade.We look forward to S...
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