Written questions

Sexual Offences: Prosecutions

Commons · Question 120 · 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 ensure that the prosecution and processes that support sexual offence cases, are compliant with the Victims’ Code.

Answer

Answered by Catherine Atkinson, 19 May 2026

The Victims’ Code sets out what victims can expect from the criminal justice system. The Ministry of Justice recently consulted on a draft Victims’ Code (this closed on 30 April) and the Department is currently analysing the consultation responses to ensu...