For once it seems its not so much the police that are obstructing justice in rape prosecutions as the Courts (and defence barristers) not keeping up with new developments in how sexual assaults are investigated (and evidence gathered).

This, of course, will be compounded by David Lammy's attempt to reduce the scope of jury trials (further) & make cases completely reliant on the judgement of judges.

#politics #rape #police

https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar/09/overhaul-of-prosecution-process-at-risk-lack-of-awareness-in-courtrooms