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End to End Rape Review Progress

The Ministry of Justice is implementing a comprehensive review of the rape prosecution system to improve outcomes for survivors and increase conviction rates. The initiative encompasses the Victims' Right to Review scheme pilot, support mechanisms for rape survivors navigating the criminal justice system, evidence handling in sexual offence cases, and a national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs. The programme is currently active with ongoing monitoring of pilot impacts and departmental progress updates.

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5 Mar 2025 | Bill proceedings linked

MoJ acknowledges that long waits in the Crown Court are bad for everyone, including defendants, victims and the system as a whole.25 MoJ noted particular concern for victims of sex cases, which are very complex and often take a long time to conclude.26 In September 2024, there were 11,574 open sexual offence cases in the Crown Court, and 3,291 open adult rape cases.27 MoJ cited data that suggest victim attrition (where a victim withdraws from proceedings) has increased and is particularly hig...

MoJ acknowledges that long waits in the Crown Court are bad for everyone, including defendants, victims and the system as a whole.25 MoJ noted particular concern for victims of sex cases, which are very complex and often take a long …

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