Witnesses in criminal trials should be trained to cope with tough questions, says victims' commissioner Claire Waxman wants the UK to follow the lead of courts in Quebec, Canada Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025
Victims of rape can challenge CPS if case dropped under new review scheme One woman recently successfully sued the CPS for £35,000 after her case was dropped on the eve of her trial The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
Rape victims can now challenge CPS if criminal cases are being dropped Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott has won her campaign for greater rights for victims Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025
Woman who won payout after rape case dropped welcomes new review scheme A new pilot gives rape victims the right to ask for their case to be reviewed if it emerges prosecutors plan to drop investigations. Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025
Woman paid £35,000 over CPS’s decision to drop rape case after ‘sexsomnia’ claim Jade McCrossen-Nethercott receives apology from UK prosecution service for failings which led to case being closed and defendant acquitted The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024