Sexual Assault Survivors Isle of Wight
2026-04-29
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Q1
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The question arises from the absence of a sexual assault referral centre on the Isle of Wight, which forces survivors to travel long distances to receive support.
What assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the adequacy of support available to survivors of sexual assault on the Isle of Wight. The absence of a SAR Centre means that survivors are often required to make long ferry journeys to Portsmouth or Southampton for specialist support, sometimes in the clothes they were assaulted in.
The Government are committed to supporting all victims of sexual assault, providing core grant funding through the Hampshire police and crime commissioner for support services. Ringfenced funding is also available for domestic and sexual abuse services. The Minister would be delighted to meet the hon. Member to discuss how we can address this issue.
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The meeting request was acknowledged but not confirmed with a specific timeline or action plan.
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Q2
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The question pertains to the long ferry journeys required by sexual assault victims on the Isle of Wight to access specialist support in Portsmouth or Southampton.
On the Isle of Wight, the absence of a SAR Centre means that survivors are often required to make a long ferry journey—sometimes in the clothes they were assaulted in—to receive specialist support. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we can address this injustice faced by women and girls?
The Government are committed to supporting all victims and survivors, providing core grant funding through the Hampshire police and crime commissioner for support services. Ringfenced funding is also available for domestic and sexual abuse services. The Minister would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend to discuss this issue further.
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The meeting request was acknowledged but no specific timeline or action plan was provided.
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Q3
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The question highlights the case of Virginia Giuffre, who committed suicide a year ago after sharing her abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, and Lisa Phillips' visit to Parliament seeking transparency from lawmakers regarding support and justice.
Virginia Giuffre took her life just one year ago. She had shared her abuse by convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. On 16 April, Lisa Phillips came to Parliament supported by Carly and Sam from the Sexual Predator Accountability Institute, seeking transparency from lawmakers. The clear question for the Government is: when will they go from giving platitudes to victims to tackling trafficking and cover-ups and delivering adequate support and justice?
The Government are putting victims back at the heart of our criminal justice system with an investment over half a billion pounds in victim support services for three years. The Minister had the privilege of meeting the mentioned survivors, ensuring their concerns are taken seriously and working with them to address these issues.
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The commitment was made but without specific timelines or mechanisms for addressing cover-ups and delivering justice.
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