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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Outcomes for Rape Victims

Tuesday 29 June 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Department is taking steps to improve outcomes for rape victims and restore confidence in the criminal justice system.
  • Government aims to increase the number of rape cases going through the courts to at least 2016 levels by the end of the current Parliament.
  • Comprehensive performance scorecards will be published to assess the efficiency and timeliness of the criminal justice system.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Laura Trott Con Sevenoaks
Crime & Law Enforcement Justice & Courts
Context

The question addresses the issue of rape victims not receiving adequate outcomes in the current criminal justice system, which has led to a lack of confidence among survivors.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to improve outcomes for rape victims?

Answer from Kit Malthouse

We are taking steps to ensure that we tackle this horrific crime and restore confidence in the criminal justice system, as outlined in the rape review. We aim to return the volume of rape cases going through the courts to at least 2016 levels by the end of this Parliament and are improving investigation quality and reducing victim wait times. Additionally, we are enhancing joint working among police and prosecutors and implementing performance scorecards for accountability.

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Q2 Ellie Reeves Lab Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Justice & Courts
Context

The Crown court backlog has reached a record high of almost 60,000 cases, with a 67% rise in sexual offences awaiting trial. The government's vote against Labour amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is questioned.

Question

Why did the Government vote against Labour's amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill that called for the fast-tracking of rape cases?

Answer from Kit Malthouse

While we have not supported the amendments put forward by the hon. Lady, we are focused on compressing each part of the criminal justice system so that they work efficiently and speedily. Comprehensive performance scorecards will be published to assess the timeliness of various parts of the system over time.

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Not addressed: Why the government voted against Labour's amendments for fast-tracking rape cases

How: While We Have Not Supported The Measures

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