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An examination of how the police and prosecutors approach rape allegations

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29.08.14

Investigating Rape

Police watchdog finds widespread failings remain in sex crime recording

Audits of 21 forces’ crime recording practices by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary found that 17 failed to correctly record reports of sexual offences.

12.08.14

Investigating Rape

Greater Manchester Police faces multiple probes into its response to sex crimes

Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy is at the centre of a criminal inquiry into the force's handling of sexual offence allegations.

13.06.14

Investigating Rape

Case study: Alleged rape attempt recorded as a civil matter

When Joanne reported an attempted rape, no crime was recorded until four months later after she complained about the investigation.

10.06.14

Investigating Rape

Metropolitan Police admits drastic improvements on rape are needed

Independent review to establish if an ‘unconscious bias’ is hampering investigation of rape allegations.

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