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Forensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy Bill

The whole question of confidence makes me think of rape victims, for example. The rate of conviction in this country and elsewhere for rape is shockingly low, and this question of confidence feeds into the very purpose of the Bill. The work of these laboratories is valuable, intense and professional. Does my hon. Friend agree that public knowledge about that would give victims the confidence to come forward and submit to intrusive examinations, because they know what will happen with their evidence? This is all about enforcing and reinforcing the justice system.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
680 c1266 
Session
2019-21
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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