Just one in seven rape survivors expect justice in England and Wales

Just one in seven rape survivors believe they will receive justice by reporting a rape, according to a survey by the Victims’ Commissioner.

The survey by Vera Baird gives a rare insight into the impact of rape in England and Wales and how it is prosecuted. It also found that about a third of the respondents had not reported what had happened to them to police, with 95% of those saying they had not done so because they did not think they would be believed.

Police resources also lead to an inability to investigate crimes.

Private prosecutions permits action and justice against alleged assailants, without the involvement of the Police or Crown Prosecution Service.

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