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In 2017 we published a review of the investigation and prosecution of sexual crime in the High Court by COPFS (see link below for this thematic review). This follow-up review assesses progress made by COPFS in implementing the 12 recommendations from our 2017 review.
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50 cases reviewed
- 84% of cases with rape as the main charge
- 50 accused, all male
- Five accused aged under 18
- 13 cases with charges over five years old
- 12 cases rolled up with one or more other cases
- 23 child witnesses who were not the victim
- 27 child victims aged between five and 17 at time of report
- 113 victims