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Specialist rape and sex offences investigation teams will be established at every police force by 2029, the government has announced.
The Home Secretary announced the changes ahead of the Vawg strategy launch expected next week.
Shocking court backlog means serious criminals won't have their cases heard until 2030 – and more than 200 suspects accused of…
Data obtained from police forces in England and Wales show the scale of sexual convictions for police officers, figures the Home…
Lawyers will be available to help victims understand their rights and challenge unnecessary requests for personal information,…
Specialist teams will deal with offences such as rape and stalking as part of VAWG strategy, home secretary says
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood will unveil major reforms to policing on Monday
