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Specialist rape courts to be rolled out in England and Wales

22 September 2026

The prime minister has announced that specialist rape courts will be rolled out across England and Wales over the next two years. Rape cases will also be prioritised in the courts, in a bid to tacke uncertainty and delays for survivors.  In 2025, rape cases took an average of 424 days to complete once they reached the Crown Court, with

Andy Burnham

Specialist rape courts to be rolled out in England and Wales

22 September 2026

The prime minister has announced that specialist rape courts will be rolled out across England and Wales over the next two years. Rape cases will also be prioritised in the courts, in a bid to tacke uncertainty and delays for survivors.  In 2025, rape cases took an average of 424 days to complete once they reached the Crown Court, with

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