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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Morris of Aberavon (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 29 November 2022.


Rape: Prosecutions and Support

Question

My Lords, an accusation of rape is a very serious matter for both the victim and the accused. I have repeatedly asked for a breakdown of figures for rape cases where the defence is consent and where there is a failure to convict—a situation of which I have long experience. Will the Minister go back to the Attorney-General, who supervises the CPS, to ask why these figures cannot be provided? This may be the heart of the problem.

Answer

I will certainly do my best to accommodate the noble and learned Lord.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
825 c1665 
Session
2022-23
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Prosecutions Rape Victims
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk