Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party). It was answered on Thursday, 15 October 2015 on behalf of the Attorney General.
Vulnerable Witnesses
- Question
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In the last few years, it has become clear that a great many young people have been sexually abused over a number of years and are traumatised by that abuse. Can the Solicitor General assure the House that the necessary resources are available so that the young people in all those cases can be looked after?
- Answer
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I can reassure the hon. Gentleman. As I have said many times before, when it comes to the protection of vulnerable witnesses and complainants in criminal cases, the CPS is always working to improve its processes so that the experience can be as smooth as possible. What we do not want is a repeat, in effect, of the abuse that those people originally suffered when they come to court and give evidence.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 600 c472
- Session
- 2015-16
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Children Intimidation Witnesses
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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