Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 13839

Sexual Offences: Victims

Tabled: 29 June 2026

Answered: 3 July 2026

Question

Sir Oliver Dowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will take steps to expedite rape and sexual violence cases so that victim do not wait more than six months for their case to be heard in court.

Answer

Catherine Atkinson

The Government inherited a justice system in crisis, with a record number of cases awaiting trial in the Crown Court. Victims are facing an unacceptably long wait for justice and without action, the situation will continue to spiral.The Courts and Tribuna...

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