Written Question·Attorney General·UIN 75710

Sexual Offences: Trials

Tabled: 8 September 2025
Answered: 11 September 2025
Named Day

Question

Lisa Smart

Liberal DemocratHazel Grove

To ask the Solicitor General, what guidance her Department has provided to the Crown Prosecution Service on communicating with victims of sexual violence about trial (a) delays and (b) adjournments.

Answer

Ellie Reeves
The Attorney General’s Office does not issue operational guidance to the CPS.The CPS has a specific programme of work dedicated to improving communication with victims of crime which includes the introduction of a new Enhanced Service offer for adult vict...

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