Recommendation 1

Exceptionally low volumes of rape charges and prosecutions are unacceptable. Adult victims and survivors of rape are being failed by our criminal justice system. Rape is undoubtedly a complex, difficult and traumatic crime to investigate and prosecute successfully. However, that complexity does not fully explain the unacceptably low volumes of charging and prosecution, or the long delays faced by victims and survivors and by suspects and defendants. Any action to address those situations must not undermine the accused’s right to a fair trial. (Paragraph 43) The End-to-End Rape Review