Tag: Rape Review
Victims’ Commissioner backs Law Commission’s call for major courtroom reforms in rape cases
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Proposed measures include introducing legal advice and representation for complainants, reform of rules of evidence to address myths and misconceptions about sexual violence, and specialist sexual offences courts.
Statement – Rape Review Progress Report
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Victims' Commissioner "cautiously optimistic" about Rape Review progress, but warns progress risks being undermined by court delays and barrister shortages.
Statement – rape review progress “risks being undermined by systemic issues eroding victim confidence”
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The Victims' Commissioner reacts to the latest Ministry of Justice Criminal Justice System (CJS) Delivery Data Dashboard.