25% of sex cases dropped without reason

One in four prosecutions for rape and serious sexual offences were dropped with no explanation last year, according to court figures.

25% of sex cases dropped without reason
Sat, 26 Jul, 2014 - 01:00
Cormac O’Keeffe and Ann Cahill

This has prompted rape crisis groups to call for clarity as to why such cases are pulled without reason — saying the decision had a “huge effect” on victims.

The Courts Service Annual Report 2013 shows:

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