Just 12% of rape reports led to charge or summons in 2014/15 in England and Wales compared with 17% in preceding 12 monthsThe proportion of rape reports to police that led to a charge fell sharply in 2014/15,according to new official figures.
In England and Wales 12% of reported rapes, where the alleged victim was an adult, or led to a charge or summons. In the preceding 12 months the figure was 17%. The rate is nearly double when the alleged victim is a child,with 23% of reported rapes resulting in criminal action.
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Source: theguardian.com