Rape and Sexual Assault Survivors Will Have Right to Ask for Case Review

Rape and sexual assault survivors will have right to ask for case review

Rape and sexual assault survivors in England and Wales can now request case reviews before no-evidence decisions, as the CPS expands the VAWG scheme.

UK Expands Rape Case Review Rights: What the CPS Pilot Means

For many survivors of rape and serious sexual abuse, one of the most devastating moments is not just the crime itself, but the moment they are told their case will not go any further. For years, victims across England and Wales have described how cases can be stopped suddenly, often leaving them feeling unheard, dismissed, and powerless within the justice system. That is why a quiet but significant change now taking shape within the Crown Prosec…