At the moment, if somebody suffers a sexual assault or rape, they will wait two years before they have their moment in court. Will the Home Secretary agree to amend the Bill so that people who are victims of rape or sexual assault will be fast-tracked straight into the court system and will no longer have to wait two years?
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Peter Kyle
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 15 March 2021.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
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