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flag The UK launches a £6M free legal service for rape victims to reduce trauma and improve convictions.

flag The UK has launched a £6 million national Independent Legal Advisor service for rape victims in England and Wales, offering free legal support throughout investigations and prosecutions to reduce trauma and ensure victims aren’t scrutinized over their past. flag This initiative expands Operation Soteria, which shifts focus from victims’ histories to suspects’ behavior, limiting use of intrusive evidence like medical records. flag A separate review by Professor Katrin Hohl is assessing courtroom practices, as some judges and lawyers remain unaware of the reform, risking convictions. flag The government aims to cut the Crown Court backlog by 84,000 cases by 2035 through broader court reforms, including Swift Courts and enhanced judicial control, while preserving jury trials for serious offenses.

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