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Andy Burnham: “Prosecution rates for rape remain shamefully low, with many victims waiting years for justice. This is not good enough.”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2026
Prosecution rates for rape remain shamefully low, with many victims waiting years for justice. This is not good enough.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

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Commenting on prosecution rates for rape cases.

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