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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Richard Wheeler

Rape victims should have free access to court transcripts, says MP

Sarah Olney wants to give rape victims free access to court transcripts (Jordan Pettitt/PA) - (PA Archive)

Victims of rape and sexual assault would have permanent free access to court transcripts under a proposed law to be tabled in Parliament.

The Ministry of Justice’s 12-month pilot of the service is due to conclude at the end of May and ministers are assessing its uptake before outlining future plans.

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