Rape convictions lowest since records begun
Further collapse in number of rape cases charged by CPS despite huge rise in reports.
#RapeJusticeFail
“Rape Effectively Decriminalised”: Women’s Coalition Demand Action from Prime Minister
The End Violence Against Women Coalition call for urgent leadership from Boris Johnson in response to shocking new figures revealing only one in 65 reported rapes ends up in court.
Guardian Reveals Collapse in Rape Cases Ending up in Court
Investigation shows only one in 65 rape cases reported to the police results in suspects being charged
Women’s Groups Write to Tory Leader Candidates
Violence Against Women and Girls Organisations ask Prime Minister Contenders to pledge on policies to end abuse.
Response received from Jeremy Hunt.
Still awaiting response from Boris Johnson.
EVAW launches legal action against CPS for failure to prosecute rape
Rape prosecution rate has collapsed - only 1 in 25 reported cases getting to court. CrowdJustice fundraising appeal opened to fund challenge.
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