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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Catherine Wylie

Rape survivors still hesitate to report crimes to police, say charities

PA Wire

Ministers say “significant progress” has been made in ensuring better support for rape victims, but campaigners believe the government has been “too quick” to make claims about tangible improvements.

The Home Office and Ministry of Justice said a progress report shows the government has already met two key ambitions ahead of schedule – restoring both the number of police referrals and cases reaching court to 2016 levels.

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