Rape trials collapse as victims abandon cases amid long court delaysVictims withdrawing from rape prosecutions has more than doubled due to court delays, complicating the pursuit of justice in England and Wales.
The Guardian view on the courts in crisis: long waits are a route to injustice | EditorialThe justice system in England and Wales is failing victims, particularly in sexual offenses, due to excessive delays and ineffective policies.
Rape trials collapse as victims abandon cases amid long court delaysVictims withdrawing from rape prosecutions has more than doubled due to court delays, complicating the pursuit of justice in England and Wales.
The Guardian view on the courts in crisis: long waits are a route to injustice | EditorialThe justice system in England and Wales is failing victims, particularly in sexual offenses, due to excessive delays and ineffective policies.