Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 906943

Rape: Criminal Proceedings

Tabled: 10 December 2025

Answered: 16 December 2025

Named Day

Question

Paul Waugh

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to support rape survivors in the criminal justice system.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones

The Ministry of Justice will be investing £550 million in victim support services over the next three years – the biggest investment in these services to date.We are introducing a package of legislative measures to improve victims’ experiences and stop pr...

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