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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Victims of rape can challenge CPS if case dropped under new review scheme

Rape and sexual assault victims who have their criminal cases dropped can now request for their cases to be reviewed as part of a pilot scheme.

Launching on Friday in the West Midlands, the six-month trial will give victims the right to request that their case be reviewed by a different prosecutor, as part of reforms under Labour’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls.

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