Published 3 years ago

UK government 'ashamed' at poor rape conviction rates

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Britain’s government has apologized to rape victims for declining conviction levels. Cabinet ministers say they’re “deeply ashamed” by the downward trend. Of an estimated 128,000 reported cases of rape or attempted rape each year, just 1.6% result in a charge.

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BBC News

Justice Secretary Robert Buckland 'sorry' for failing rape victims

"We've got to do a lot better," says Robert Buckland, as he sets out plans to tackle low conviction rates.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Ministers apologise to rape victims and promise overhaul of system

Charities welcome apology but say plans to reform rape prosecutions in England and Wales lack urgency

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Government apologises to the thousands of rape victims who have ‘gone without justice’

Ministers pledge to increase number of prosecutions but victims’ groups criticise missed opportunities in two-year review

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

'We've failed rape victims' - ministers apologise for plunging conviction rates

Home Secretary Priti Patel and Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said they were "deeply ashamed" in the downward trend in convictions

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

UK government 'ashamed' at poor rape conviction rates

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government has apologized to rape victims for declining conviction levels, with senior Cabinet ministers saying they're “deeply ashamed” by the downward trend in bringing sexual offenders to justice.

3 years ago·United States

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abc News

UK government 'ashamed' at poor rape conviction rates

Britain’s government has apologized to rape victims for declining conviction levels, with senior Cabinet ministers saying they’re “deeply ashamed” by the downward trend in bringing sexual offenders to justice

3 years ago·United States

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