Sexual Offences: Criminal Proceedings
Commons · Question 119 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 19 May 2026
Question
Asked by Mark Garnier
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to expedite cases involving sexual offences.
Answer
Answered by Catherine Atkinson, 19 May 2026
The Government inherited a justice system in crisis with a record and rising number of criminal cases waiting to be heard in the Crown Court. Victims are facing unacceptable delays and without action, the situation will continue to spiral, far beyond the ...