They include statements from dozens of rape victims whose cases were not prosecuted and an account by a CPS whistleblower. However, charges, prosecutions and convictions for rape in cases brought by the CPS have fallen to their lowest levels in more than a decade. The dossier of rape cases where the CPS reportedly declined to bring charges includes one case where the CPS gave the fact that the survivor had “enjoyed an adventurous sex life” as a reason not to charge. In these cases evidence beyond the word of the victim or defendant is seen as central to building a strong case. In 2018, more than half of all rape cases took more than 100 days to assign an outcome.

Source: The Guardian June 29, 2020 22:52 UTC