Rape Victims Drop Out of Justice System in Record Numbers

According to a recent report, nearly 70% of rape victims in England and Wales have dropped out of the justice system in the fourth quarter of 2021, due to court delays, low police conviction rates, and trauma.

The number of sexual offences in the country has reached a record high, and there are now more than 2,000 outstanding rape cases in crown courts.

To address this issue, Labour is planning to offer free legal advice to rape survivors and explore a scheme that has improved victims' experiences in Northumbria.

The government is also considering opening specialist rape courts and doubling the number of crown prosecutors.