Former Labour MP Conor McGinn has been formally charged with sexual assault, the Crown Prosecution Service announced today. The 41-year-old politician, who resides in Lambeth, South London, faces a single count related to an allegation made by a woman in July 2022.
Court Appearance Scheduled
McGinn, who represented the St Helens North constituency in Merseyside from 2015 until 2024, is now scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on February 27 at 10am. This development follows a comprehensive police investigation into the alleged incident.
Prosecutor's Statement
Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Jessica Walker provided a detailed statement regarding the case. 'The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to charge Conor McGinn with one count of sexual assault following a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault in July 2022,' she confirmed.
Walker elaborated on the collaborative nature of the investigation, stating: 'We have worked closely with the Metropolitan Police as they have carried out their investigation into the allegation.' She also issued a crucial reminder about the legal proceedings: 'The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial.'
Warning About Prejudice
The prosecutor emphasized the importance of responsible reporting and public conduct during this sensitive legal process. 'It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings,' Walker cautioned.
This case marks a significant development involving a former parliamentarian who served nearly a decade in the House of Commons. McGinn's political career spanned from 2015 to 2024, during which he represented constituents in the North West of England before the recent charge emerged.
The legal process will now move forward through the judicial system, with the initial hearing set to take place at one of London's busiest magistrates' courts later this month.
