Question follow-through · 74461
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to Section 28 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, what steps she is taking to ensure that (a) victims and (b) witnesses are supported following their pre-recorded evidence.
About this written question
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- Answering body
- Ministry of Justice
- Tabled
- 2 Sept 2025
- Target answer date
- 4 Sept 2025
- Answer
- 10 Sept 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling
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More questions by this MP on Justice and policing
- Sexual Offences: Criminal Proceedings · 13 May 2026
- Sexual Offences: Prosecutions · 13 May 2026
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Recorded timeline
2 Sept 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to Section 28 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, what steps she is taking to ensure that (a) victims and (b) witnesses are supported following their pre-recorded evidence.
4 Sept 2025
Target answer date
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10 Sept 2025
Answer published
Following the recording of section 28 evidence, victims and witnesses are supported through ongoing contact from Witness Care Units. They are offered access to specialist emotional and practical support services, including counselling where appropriate, t...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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Sexual Offences: Criminal Proceedings
13 May 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to expedite cases involving sexual offences.
Sexual Offences: Prosecutions
13 May 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that the prosecution and processes that support sexual offence cases, are compliant with the Victims’ Code.