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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

Child sex abuse victims face ‘agonisingly long waits’ for justice

Victims of child sex abuse are facing “agonisingly long waits” to get justice with almost 7,000 cases stuck in the court system, according to a new study.

The NSPCC said the number of child sexual abuse and exploitation offence cases awaiting trial, being tried, or awaiting sentencing has risen by 9 per cent in a year.

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