The Labour Party has pledged to establish 80 new rape courts across England and Wales as part of a comprehensive plan to address the backlog in rape cases and tackle violence against women and girls. This initiative, reported by the Guardian and the Observer, aims to fast-track cases and improve the justice system's handling of rape cases, where currently only 2.6% result in charges. The plan also includes the creation of specialist units within all police forces to further support victims and expedite case processing. Holly Lynch highlighted the dire situation, noting that 60% of rape victims drop out before their cases begin. This pledge, supported by tobyhelm, is part of Labour's broader manifesto commitments to enhance public safety and justice for women.
'This Government were going to do fast-track for asylum claims, frankly this is a damn sight more important.' Jo Phillips reacts to Labour's pledge to bring in 80 new rape courts in a bid to tackle the country's backlog. π Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/lsH7134LnF
Just 2.6% of rape cases result in a charge with horrendous backlogs in the justice system contributing to 60% of rape victims dropping out before their cases even begin. Itβs desperate this was ever allowed to happen. Labourβs new rape courts will start to turn that around. https://t.co/toBnexhhkm
Exclusive in todayβs Observer: Labour pledges 80 new rape courts in bid to tackle backlog crisis https://t.co/HkTu8wmzI0
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"Labour pledges 80 new rape courts in bid to tackle backlog crisis "Plan for specialist unit in all police forces amid manifesto drive to reduce violence against women and girls" https://t.co/hDAwNRX8GD
EXCL: Labour will establish 80 new rape courts to fast-track cases as part of wide-ranging plans to tackle violence against women and girls - β¦@tobyhelmβ© https://t.co/lKUOyOuGNT
NEWS Labour pledges 80 new rape courts in bid to tackle backlog crisis Finally some action to be taken on this critical issue - safety of women #NotLongNow https://t.co/e5McGDTaGb
π¨ NEW: Labour plans to establish 80 new rape courts across England and Wales if elected [@guardian]