Gender Based Violence: Criminal Investigation
Commons · Question 21940 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Navendu Mishra
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that women and girls have confidence that reports of sexual violence will be investigated effectively by the police.
Answer
Answered by Satvir Kaur, 9 Sep 2026
Rape and sexual violence are among the most harmful crimes, and we know they, and broader VAWG offences are underreported. This Government is taking action to ensure victims have the confidence to report these offences and trust that they will be taken se...