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Rape Crisis Group Criticizes Courts Bill Amid Backlog

3/11/2026

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Rape Crisis England and Wales demands five demands and says Courts and Tribunals Bill should not be called justice for rape victims until it delivers.
Labour MP Charlotte Nichols waited nearly three years for a trial and criticized the bill for limiting jury trials.
Jess Phillips (Labour MP) supported the bill, citing the court backlog.
The bill passed second reading with 101 votes, while many lawyers oppose changes.

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Story summary

Rape Crisis England and Wales demands five demands and says Courts and Tribunals Bill should not be called justice for rape victims until it delivers.
Labour MP Charlotte Nichols waited nearly three years for a trial and criticized the bill for limiting jury trials.
Jess Phillips (Labour MP) supported the bill, citing the court backlog.
The bill passed second reading with 101 votes, while many lawyers oppose changes.