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Rape and Serious Sexual Offences: Jury Directions

Debate between Lord Forsyth of Drumlean and Baroness Levitt
Monday 9th November 2026

(3 days, 13 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of introducing mandatory jury directions on harmful myths and stereotypes in trials for rape and serious sexual offences; and the potential implications of this for confidence in the criminal justice system among victims and the public.

Lord Forsyth of Drumlean Portrait The Lord Speaker (Lord Forsyth of Drumlean)
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My Lords, I remind the House to exercise our customary caution in refraining from references to ongoing investigations or court processes.

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