Best practice review aimed at improving rape convictions

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Best practice review aimed at improving rape convictions

A review is under way by police chiefs to find best practice that can improve the number of rape cases reaching court.

Figures show 26 per cent of assault cases are abandoned because victims find the process too distressing

Date - 17th September 2019
By - Chris Smith

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The review by the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the Crown Prosecution Service will involve “uncomfortable conversations” to improve the way cases are handled. It follows publication of official figures showing a drop in the...

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