Labour MP Charlotte Nichols revealed she was raped while serving in Parliament during an emotional speech in the House of Commons debate on government jury trial reforms.

Nichols disclosed that the attack caused her to develop post-traumatic stress disorder and led to her being sectioned for her own protection. She shared her personal experience while participating in debate on legislation that would limit jury trials in certain cases.

The MP made her remarks during discussions of what has been characterized as Justice Secretary David Lammy's reforms to the jury trial system. The proposed changes have generated debate about their impact on the justice system.

Nichols used her personal testimony to contribute to the parliamentary discussion on the government's criminal justice proposals. Her disclosure came as MPs debated the merits and concerns surrounding the jury trial reforms.

The legislation successfully passed its first parliamentary hurdle in the Commons despite opposition concerns about the proposed changes to traditional jury trial procedures. The reforms represent part of the government's broader approach to criminal justice policy.

The debate highlighted ongoing tensions between efforts to reform the justice system and concerns about maintaining traditional legal protections and procedures.