Rape and Serious Sexual Offences: Jury Directions

Debate between Lord Forsyth of Drumlean and Baroness Levitt

Monday 9th November 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Levitt]

To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of introducing mandatory jury directions on harmful myths and stereotypes in trials for rape and serious sexual offences; and the potential implications of this for confidence in the criminal justice system among victims and the public.

[The Lord Speaker (Lord Forsyth of Drumlean)]

My Lords, I remind the House to exercise our customary caution in refraining from references to ongoing investigations or court processes.