Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Pakes and John Whitby

Thursday 4th June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Pakes (Peterborough) (Lab/Co-op)]

1. What assessment she has made of the potential merits of extending the victims’ right to review scheme pilot.

[John Whitby (Derbyshire Dales) (Lab)]

3. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the victims’ right to review scheme pilot on victims of rape and other serious sexual offences.

[The Solicitor General (Ellie Reeves)]

The victims’ right to review pilot gives rape victims the opportunity for their case to be reviewed by another lawyer if the Crown Prosecution Service is considering dropping the prosecution. I have personally pushed for its roll-out, as it helps ensure that victims are given fairness and dignity and are heard. In April, the pilot was extended to a fourth area, CPS Wales, and I am determined to see national roll-out before the end of the summer.