Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 89318
Sexual Offences: Criminal Proceedings
Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025
Question
Dr Al Pinkerton
Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to reduce court delays for victims of sexual violence in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesThis Government inherited a record and rising courts backlog. It is unacceptable that victims and witnesses are waiting years for justice. This has left tens of thousands of victims facing devastating delays for justice, disrupting their ability to functi...
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