Fall in rape convictions 'due to justice system at breaking point'

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Fall in rape convictions 'due to justice system at breaking point'
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CPS inspectorate report says decline in England and Wales partly down to lack of resources

The steep decline in rape convictions in England and Wales is partially due to a lack of resources which has left the criminal justice system “close to breaking point”, a damning inspectorate report has found.

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