Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 23379

Sexual Offences: Sentencing

Tabled: 13 January 2025

Answered: 22 January 2025

Question

Mims Davies

Conservative — East Grinstead and Uckfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department’s sentencing review will include sexual violence offences.

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin

Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for this Government. This Government has made a clear commitment to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.Our manifesto committed to a review of sentencing to ensure the framework is...

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