Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lee Barron and Sarah Olney

Wednesday 14th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Lee Barron (Corby and East Northamptonshire) (Lab)]

6. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve prosecution rates for crimes of violence against women and girls.

[Sarah Olney (Richmond Park) (LD)]

8. What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates in cases of violence against women and girls.

[The Attorney General (Ellie Reeves)]

Last month, the Government announced plans to roll out specialist rape and serious sexual offences courtrooms in every Crown court across England and Wales. The courtrooms will transform how the justice system treats survivors of some of the most serious crimes, and will ensure a victim-focused, trauma-informed approach. The changes are designed to encourage more victims to come forward, and will prioritise their cases by fixing trial dates to avoid delays and last-minute changes.