New CPS data released shows failure to make any real progress in rape charging. Women’s groups say ongoing Government Rape Review is more important than ever and must proceed despite Covid19
Court documents are formally filed at High Court in milestone legal battle 2 weeks after statistics reveal lowest prosecution rate for rape on record
Additional funding an encouraging sign but won't undo chronic underfunding of women's sector
Further collapse in number of rape cases charged by CPS despite huge rise in reports.
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