Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 75708
Sexual Offences: Trials
Tabled: 8 September 2025
Answered: 11 September 2025
Named DayQuestion
Lisa Smart
Liberal Democrat — Hazel Grove
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to help (a) protect the rights and (b) support the wellbeing of victims of sexual violence when trials are (i) delayed and (ii) rescheduled.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesThe Government recognises the impact delays to court processes may have on victims of sexual violence. We are committed to tackling the outstanding caseload to improve timeliness - we have already doubled magistrates’ sentencing powers, so that Crown Cour...
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