Do the public really understand what it means to get justice? With an average of two years from report to conviction, 70% victims drop out during the process, and many more are deeply traumatised. Sophie Gallagher meets a survivor
police would now only be able to request notes where absolutely necessary and proportionate. It said this would end “expansive fishing expeditions” but experts have said it changes nothing in practice., a coalition of rape charities said: “A rape survivor is still prevented from discussing with their therapist the details of what happened…if therapy records contain any account of the offence at all, that in itself will make the notes disclosable.
The Met currently has 1,000 officers suspended or on restricted duties, many in cases of violence against women and girls