Backlog of rape and sexual offences in crown courts is ‘completely unacceptable’

On common, grownup survivors of rape are ready 710 days from the purpose of grievance to proceedings being concluded.

The new director of public prosecutions Stephen Parkinson mentioned tackling the look ahead to justice is his "highest priority" as he unveiled a brand new survivor help programme.

The backlog of rape and sexual offence instances within the nation’s crown courts is "totally unacceptable", Mr Parkinson has mentioned.

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