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Rape: Criminal Proceedings

Asked by Paul WaughLabour (Co-op)Ministry of JusticeTabled Answered 16 December 2025UIN 906943

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to support rape survivors in the criminal justice system.

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones

The Ministry of Justice will be investing £550 million in victim support services over the next three years – the biggest investment in these services to date.

We are introducing a package of legislative measures to improve victims’ experiences and stop practitioners and juries relying on so-called myths and misconceptions in court.

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