Rape Review – root and branch evaluation

Rape review The Government’s End to End Review of the Criminal Justice System Response began in 2019. The purpose was to look at evidence across the system, from reporting rape to the police through to court outcomes, to understand what was happening in cases of adult rape. Although the number of reported cases has not … Continued

Rape myths and stereotypes

The Crown Prosecution Service recently produced new guidance for prosecutors considering rape charges. The new guidance was said to help tackle rape myths and stereotypes, several of which were referenced. How much of an issue are rape myths? According to the media there are were issues with rape trials and jurors do not like to … Continued