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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Kali Mountford (Labour). It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Thursday, 8 February 2007 on behalf of the Solicitor General.


Rape Cases

Question
What steps he plans to take to implement the recommendations of the recent inspectorate’s report on rape cases.
Answer

All the recommendations set out in the report have been accepted. In addition, the Government will extend the number of sexual assault referral centres from 15 to 30 by the end of 2008. We are also funding a pilot of independent sexual violence advisers to help victims through the trial process, with the aim of securing justice for victims.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
456 c983 
119617 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Rape Trials Victim support schemes
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk