Written Question·Attorney General·UIN 114676

Rape: Trials

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Dr Ellie Chowns

To ask the Solicitor General, how many rape cases have been awaiting a decision for more than 3 years broken down by Crown Prosecution Service region.

Answer

Ellie Reeves

The CPS is committed to increasing the number of rape cases brought to court each year, and is working closely with other criminal justice partners to ensure that access to justice is not delayed. The CPS continues to deliver the RASSO National Operating ...

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