Specialist rape courts to roll out across England and Wales
Specialist rape and sexual offence courts will be introduced across England and Wales over two years, with dedicated courtrooms and private victim facilities.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished21:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished21:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out across England and Wales”
Specialist rape courts to roll out across England and Wales
Key points
- Specialist courts for rape and sexual offences will be introduced across England and Wales over two years.
- Each crown court will have at least one dedicated courtroom and private victim facilities.
- Trauma-informed training for staff and fixed trial dates will be implemented.
- The program is expected to cost around £23m funded by the Ministry of Justice.
- Victims will have a single point of contact and access to specialist legal advice.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
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Specialist rape and sexual offence courts will be introduced across England and Wales over two years, with dedicated courtrooms and private victim facilities.