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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Victims’ Right to Review Scheme

Thursday 14 November 2024 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Catherine Fookes inquired about steps taken with the CPS to ensure the victims' right to review scheme operates effectively.
  • Fookes expressed shock and concern over violence against women in her constituency and highlighted constituents reaching out for support.
  • The Government aims to halve violence against women and girls in the next decade and is closely examining the victims' right to review scheme.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Catherine Fookes Lab Monmouthshire
Crime & Law Enforcement Justice & Courts
Context

The question follows concerns about the effectiveness of the victims' right to review scheme.

Question

What steps she has taken with the Crown Prosecution Service to ensure that the victims' right to review scheme is operating effectively.

Answer from Sarah Sackman

The victims' right to review scheme operates as effectively as possible through work with partners, including the CPS, to deliver justice for victims. We are looking at this closely and hope to have discussions later today with the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific steps or measures taken to ensure effective operation of the scheme.

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Q2 Catherine Fookes Lab Monmouthshire
Women & Equalities
Context

The question arises from concerns about rates of violence against women in Monmouthshire, including difficulties victims face exercising their right to review.

Question

In my short time in this place, I have been shocked and concerned by the rates of violence against women in my constituency of Monmouthshire. Many constituents have reached out to me for support. I am pleased that the Government are aiming to halve violence against women and girls in the next decade, but can the Solicitor General tell us what proportion of violence against women cases request reviews? How are victims supported through the process, because it is incredibly difficult to maximise their ability to exercise their right to review?

Answer from Sarah Sackman

We are looking at the victim's right to review scheme closely. It is informing subject discussions with the Director of Public Prosecutions. We work closely with the Victims' Commissioner on reforms. The CPS reviews no-evidence decisions for serious offences, producing results.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific proportion or details on support provided to victims through the review process.

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