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Report into handling of rape cases finds ‘explicit victim blaming’ and disbelief

An independent report has found evidence of police putting disproportionate effort into investigating the credibility of rape complainants and “explicit victim blaming”. Findings from Operation Soteria, a programme aimed at transforming the way the ...

15 Dec 2022 at 14:17

Scotland

Victims of rape facing ‘outmoded’ practices in court, senior judge warns

Rape victims are facing “outmoded” practices in court, Scotland’s most senior judge has said. Lord Carloway, the Lord President and Lord Justice General, is the head of the judiciary for both civil and criminal matters. He initiated a series of ...

21 Sept 2023 at 12:34

Scotland

Rape and sex assault survivors given free access to court transcripts

Survivors of rape and serious sexual assault cases in Scotland will have access to transcripts from their court cases free of charge through a pilot scheme. From Friday, those whose cases are heard in the High Court will be eligible to apply ...

28 Feb 2024 at 13:13

Rape victims to be offered CPS meeting after not guilty pleas

Rape victims will be given the opportunity to meet face-to-face with prosecution teams involved in their case to discuss concerns about the criminal justice system ahead of trial under new plans. The measures are aimed at reducing the ...

19 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Government claims ‘significant progress’ on rape response, as case backlog rises

“Significant progress” is being made in how the criminal justice system responds to cases of rape, the Government said, despite a rising backlog in cases and longer waits for justice. The pledge to more than double the number of ...

15 Dec 2022 at 02:07

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