Rape convictions increase to 75 per cent

Groundbreaking new research contradicts widely-held assumptions

The conviction rate in rape cases has increased from 55 per cent to 75 per cent over the past 15 years, according to groundbreaking new research that contradicts widely-held assumptions about jury trials.

There has been a marked increase in the jury conviction rate since 2018. A similar increase occurred in the conviction rate for other sexual offences.

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