Has rape become the perfect crime?

Rape convictions in England and Wales have fallen to a new record low. In the year ending March 2020, 99% of rapes reported to police resulted in no legal proceedings.
In this episode of Off Limits, Bonny Turner and Sam Thompson share their stories. Their accounts include details of rape and of suicidal thoughts.
A judicial review has been launched into claims the Crown Prosecution Service unlawfully abandoned “weak” rape cases to boost conviction rates.
Read more here: trib.al/W9sVgGf
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