MP tells Commons she was left with PTSD after being raped at work event
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MP Charlotte Nichols revealed in the House of Commons that she was raped after attending an event in her capacity as a member of parliament. She waived her anonymity to speak during a debate about changes to jury trials, stating she waited 1,088 days for her case to reach court. Although the accused was acquitted in criminal court, Nichols received a compensation order after a civil process. She stated that the ordeal and subsequent online abuse led to PTSD. Nichols criticized the Justice Secretary for using rape victims to push through changes to jury trials, advocating instead for specialist rape courts and greater safeguards for witnesses. She believes the proposed reforms will not effectively deliver justice for survivors.
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