I am grateful to the Secretary of State for giving way. The family of Declan Curran, who tragically took his life, pre-trial, aged just 13, wanted me to stress in this debate the importance of child victims of sexual abuse and their inclusion in clause 2, the victims code, and how they should be able to access comprehensive psychological services without any delay. This must not be seen as interference in the evidence of the trial, with victims’ evidence being recorded at the time of the crime. Will that be fully included in the Bill without delay?
Victims and Prisoners Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Rachael Maskell
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 15 May 2023.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Victims and Prisoners Bill.
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