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Debate between Mike Martin and Alex Davies-Jones
Tuesday 10th September 2024
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Alex Davies-Jones
The hon. Member is right that, although we do not want to get into the blame game, the current status of the criminal justice system is truly appalling. Rape trials are not getting as fast-tracked as they should be, and we are working at pace to try to remedy that situation. Currently, 60% of rape victims are pulling out of the criminal justice system. The attrition rate is far too high, and I am working with officials to improve that rate and to improve victims’ experience at court.
Mike Martin (Tunbridge Wells) (LD)
How many prisoners are going to be released today in Kent, and can the Secretary of State guarantee that none of them will be homeless within a month?