anger at scottish policy that may force rape victims to testify /

Published at 2018-03-26 10:00:23

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Campaigners say move to compel court appearance if deemed in public interest is inhumaneCampaigners in Scotland absorb expressed nettle at unique guidance that could force rape victims to give evidence against their will.Rape Crisis Scotland,as well as cross-party parliamentarians, absorb hit out at the unique “reluctant complainers” policy which means rape victims who try to withdraw from cases may be compelled to testify where prosecution is deemed to be in the public interest.
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Source: guardian.co.uk

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