Why has it become so hard to prosecute rape cases?, UK News
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Why has it become so hard to prosecute rape cases?
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Why has it become so hard to prosecute rape cases?, UK News
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TIL that the rape conviction rate is 58%, higher than the average
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Why has it become so hard to prosecute rape cases?, UK News
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Britain's rape charge rate is still shockingly low
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