Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN HL2599

Rape: Criminal Proceedings

Tabled: 22 July 2026
Answered: 3 August 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the merits of specialist courts to fast-track rape cases.

Answer

We remain committed to fulfilling our manifesto commitment to introduce specialist rape courts. We are working with criminal justice partners and external stakeholders to develop plans for what form such courts should take. This includes a consideration o...
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