Jess Phillips: ‘Thousands’ of sexual violence victims have been let down by justice system

Minister for safeguarding Sarah Dines today gave a statement to the House on criminal justice response to rape and sexual violence.

Ms Dines said: “This government is unswervingly committed to protecting the public and fighting crime. As I’m sure members across the House will agree, few parts of that mission are as important as the ongoing effort to tackle rape and sexual violence”.

Labour spokesperson Jess Phillips said: “So what the government are celebrating here today is simply the beginning of a reversal of their failure to survivors. Like smashing a vase and celebrating when its half stuck back together with Sellotape”.