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HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesThis week, I announced the national roll-out of the early victims’ right to review scheme. From Monday, if the Crown Prosecution Service is considering dropping a case, rape and…09 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesI commend the bravery and courage of my hon. Friend’s constituent in coming forward, and I am very sorry to hear about the additional trauma that they have faced waiting for…09 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsJury trials remain a cornerstone of our justice system, and will always be in place for the most serious crimes. The Government must guarantee everyone a fair trial. Timeliness is…09 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsLeveson in his report stated that investment alone was not enough and that the system needs reforming as well. We have made a record £2.7 billion investment in the courts, which…09 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsWe have put record investment into the courts, with measures such as unlimited sitting days. The Crown Prosecution Service has increased the number of Crown advocates on the Crown…09 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsI am astonished that the hon. Gentleman says that the measures we are introducing are for no good reason. We inherited a courts system in crisis, with a backlog of 80,000 cases…09 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsWe have considered all of Sir Brian’s recommendations. I have met him to discuss those relating to the work of the CPS, and I continue to meet the CPS regularly to discuss what…09 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsJury trials will always remain in place for the most serious cases. My hon. Friend raises a point about the early victims’ right to review scheme, which will be rolled out…09 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsMy hon. Friend is a great champion for his constituents, and for all those affected by this issue. I share his concerns about accountability. Although the matter does not sit with…09 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsAs I have set out at this Dispatch Box over recent months, Sir Brian Leveson said in his report that investment alone was not enough, and that reform was also necessary to bring…09 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsThe hon. Lady will know that I am not the spokesperson for my right hon. Friend the Member for Makerfield, but I am sure that, like all of us in the House, he is concerned about…09 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsThe hon. Member will know that a national listing framework is being introduced to tackle some of the issues that he describes. He will also know that it was a manifesto…09 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesI thank my hon. Friend for that question, and for everything that she has done on this important issue. The Government’s landmark strategy to halve violence against women and…09 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesI start by paying tribute to the tireless campaigning of Jade Blue. Jade was a victim of rape, but the CPS wrongly dropped her case just 13 days before trial. Ever since, she has…09 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesTackling violence against women and girls is my No. 1 priority as Solicitor General. I oversee the unduly lenient sentence scheme, and where a sentence is clearly unduly lenient,…09 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesI commend Voices in Bath and its important support for women. The CPS has introduced an enhanced service for victims of rape and serious sexual abuse. Victims now have a dedicated…09 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesI thank the hon. Gentleman for championing the role of independent domestic abuse advisers. They do incredibly important work. I will ensure that his question and comments about…09 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesMy hon. Friend makes an incredibly important and powerful point, and I commend her on all her work to tackle violence against women and girls, and on the courage that she has…09 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesThe hon. Gentleman makes a really important point: some research has shown a correlation between someone abusing their pet and domestic abuse. That is touched on in the…09 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Victims’ Right to Review: Rape and Serious Sexual OffencesThe Government are committed to improving victims’ confidence in the criminal justice system and ensuring that victims’ voices are heard throughout the prosecution process. Today,…06 Jul 2026