Justice Delayed is Not Justice Denied: The Specialist Courtrooms Plan The long overdue announcement of specialist rape courts in England and Wales finally acknowledges what survivors of sexual assault have been saying for far too long: the current system fails them.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's promise to "rebalance the scales of justice" by rolling out dedicated courtrooms, better facilities, and specialized training addresses the shameful prosecution rates and interminable wait times.
The £23 million investment from the Ministry of Justice budget may seem like a small fraction of government spending priorities.