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Proceeding contribution from Emma Hardy (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 8 March 2022. It occurred during Opposition day on Rape and Sexual Violence.


Rape and Sexual Violence

As I raised with my hon. Friend the Member for Lewisham West and Penge (Ellie Reeves), when rape convictions are completed and somebody is found guilty, the victim is sometimes unable to get criminal injuries compensation because she may have prior convictions that are unrelated to sexual assault, as happened to my constituent. I have raised that in Parliament before and I was promised a meeting with a Minister, which has not yet been forthcoming. In the spirit of co-operation, I hope that on the issue of sexual violence, the Minister will look again at eligibility for criminal injuries compensation.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
710 c278 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Administration of justice Convictions Crown Prosecution Service Evidence Domestic abuse Police Prosecutions Rape Sentencing Sexual offences Trials Victims Stalking Spiking
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk