Survivors of rape and serious sexual assault given the right to have cases reviewed

Thursday, 5 June 2025 11:42

Victims of rape and serious sexual assaults who face their cases being dropped by prosecutors will, for the first time, be given the right to have it reviewed by a different prosecutor, as part of the Government's pledge to halve violence against women and girls and its Plan for Change. New pilot to empower victims by giving them the right to ask for a review if prosecutors plan to drop cases Plans will restore confidence in the system and help get victims the justice...Request free trial