Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 58372

Sexual Offences: Disclosure of Information

Tabled: 9 June 2025

Answered: 17 June 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will amend section 100 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 to ensure victims of rape and sexual violence do not have their past disclosures used as evidence to drop their case.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

This Government is committed to improving public confidence in the criminal justice system, so that victims feel the system is fair and justice will be done.The Law Commission is currently concluding its comprehensive review into the use of evidence in se...

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