Judicial officers, police, and prosecutors receive specialized trauma training to be more sensitive to rape claimants.
It has been a year since the country published its annual rape report and the conviction rate for the assault that led to indictment was 1.6%.
However, the “absolute majority” of the alleged violations have not been seen in court for a day.
The government has since vowed to improve these alarming numbers and today announced new steps to do so.
In addition to training for victims to interact, a room in one of the three main courts will be upgraded to use pre-recorded cross-examination techniques.
This means that the alleged victim can apply to the court for permission to cross-examine directly from the stress of the trial.
The Leeds, Newcastle and Snaresbrook Criminal Courts currently deal with above average sexual offense cases and were selected to trial this new programme.
The pilot will start in October, but several similar programs have been introduced across the country.
For example, 37 courts have already given victims the opportunity to pre-record their defense responses.
Efforts are also underway to improve the system for victims in other parts of the process.
In some cases, the police will keep the victim’s phone for inspection.
This has led to criticism from activists that it is a breach of privacy and a stressful inconvenience for vulnerable people who need to be able to reach loved ones for help.
When the victim’s phone had to be stored for more than 24 hours, five police officers began exchanging phones.
This policy will be expanded to 14 powers by March next year.
The government emphasized that “telephone and third-party recording is being worked on, such as reducing the need for delays in treatment records.”
Emily Hunt, Independent Government Rape Adviser, said: “Rape is a horrible crime that can have a devastating effect on victims.
“I don’t know if we can do it enough, but we’re in an incredibly different place now than we were a year ago. Taxes are finally starting to rise.
“But no one thinks that where we are is enough, because it’s not enough. To me, that’s probably the most important part of where we are a year later.”
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Source: Metro
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