Written Question·Home Office·UIN 80970
Rape
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to issue public guidance on the limitations and risks of self-swab rape kits in order to ensure survivors of sexual violence are directed to Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Answer
Jess PhillipsWe recognise the devastating impact of sexual violence, which is why we are absolutely committed to tackling rape and sexual offences and achieving the best possible outcome for victims.We are aware of self-swabbing kits being promoted and made available ...
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