British Justice Secretary Robert Buckland. Photo: Reuters
Britain apologises for failing rape victims, blames funding cuts for low conviction rates
- According to the Crown Prosecution Service, 1,439 suspects were convicted of rape or lesser offences in 2020 – the lowest levels since records began
- A government review urged prosecutors to focus more on the behaviour of the suspect rather than the accuser
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British Justice Secretary Robert Buckland. Photo: Reuters