Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 906266

Sexual Offences: Victims

Tabled: 5 November 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Sarah Owen

LabourLuton North

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to support victims of rape and sexual violence through the court system.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones
I recognise that the experience of attending court can be distressing, particularly for vulnerable victims, such as those of rape and sexual violence.Special measures can help vulnerable witnesses who may otherwise feel unable to give evidence.The Ministr...

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