More trauma for rape victims as court backlog doubles in two years due to lawyer shortage – The Independent

Posted June 3rd, 2024 in barristers, courts, criminal justice, delay, Ministry of Justice, news, rape, sexual offences, statistics, victims by sally

‘Court backlogs for rape prosecutions have soared to a record high, with the number of cases doubling in two years and victims facing “devastating” waits for justice.’

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The Independent, 2nd June 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk