Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 81710
Sexual Offences: Victim Support Schemes
Tabled: 13 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what guidance he has issued to sexual assault survivors on the utility of self-swab rape kits in the criminal justice process.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesVictims of sexual violence are encouraged to attend a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), where trained professionals can provide holistic care and collect forensic evidence in line with established standards. SARCs operate within the framework of the ...
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