Labour pledges to fast-track rape and domestic violence cases through courts

Keir Starmer at a discussion about violence against women and girls during his two-day visit to Liverpool. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

Rape and domestic violence cases will be fast-tracked through the courts under a Labour government so that no victim has to wait more than a year for justice, Keir Starmer has pledged.

In an interview with the Guardian, the Labour leader said Boris Johnson had made no progress tackling gender-based violence during his premiership because of his “appalling” attitude towards women.