Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 98087

Sexual Offences: Prosecutions

Tabled: 8 December 2025

Answered: 22 December 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will introduce the prioritisation of cases involving rape and sexual offences in the court lists.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

Decisions on listing are a matter for the independent judiciary, which already prioritises cases involving vulnerable complainants and witnesses, including those relating to sexual offences. These cases are listed at the earliest opportunity.The record al...

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