PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Armed Forces: Sexual Offences (1 June 2020)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to extend the period beyond three years in which service personnel can report historic allegations of serious sexual assault.

Asked by:
Caroline Nokes (Conservative)

Answer

The Service Justice System does not have a time limit in regard to bringing cases of sexual assault. The Service Police will continue to investigate any allegations of historic serious sexual offence brought to their attention.


Answered by:
Johnny Mercer (Conservative)
4 June 2020

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