Debates between Cat Smith and Laura Farris during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Cat Smith and Laura Farris
Thursday 5th November 2020

(3 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Cat Smith Portrait Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood) (Lab)
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What steps she has taken to increase the number of prosecutions relating to rape and sexual assault.

Laura Farris Portrait Laura Farris (Newbury) (Con)
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What steps she is taking to improve conviction rates in rape cases.

Michael Ellis Portrait The Solicitor General (Michael Ellis)
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We and the Crown Prosecution Service are working tirelessly with criminal justice partners to improve the handling of these sensitive cases. Over the last four quarters, we have seen the charging and conviction rates in rape cases continue to increase. This year, the CPS published its own rape strategy, updated rape legal guidance and training, is actively engaging in the Government rape review and will shortly be publishing a joint action plan on rape with the police.

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