Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Edward Argar and Alex Davies-Jones

Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Commons Chamber

[Edward Argar (Melton and Syston) (Con)]

In their manifesto at the last election, the Government promised to set up specialist rape courts in every Crown court location. Will the Minister update the House on how many have been set up to date?

[Alex Davies-Jones]

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for highlighting the brilliant Labour party manifesto, which we are delivering in government. He is right to highlight the need for specialist rape courts. We are working with the Courts Minister on that and looking to see how we can push this forward to ensure that rape victims who have been languishing, waiting for justice, are not waiting too long. That is why we are implementing Sir Brian Leveson’s recommendations to ensure that there is swifter justice for victims.