Violence against Women and Girls

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department – in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 11 January 2016.

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Photo of Maggie Throup Maggie Throup Conservative, Erewash 2:30, 11 January 2016

Following the meeting with the Derbyshire police and crime commissioner candidate, Richard Bright, I was shocked to learn that on average between July and September last year one rape a week was reported to Derbyshire police, linked to nights out in Long Eaton, Ilkeston and Derby. Will my right hon. Friend outline what is being done to ensure that victims receive a good level of practical and emotional support following a sexual assault? What can be done to help the police bring predators to justice?