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la_marquise) wrote2010-11-09 12:59 pm
la_marquise) wrote2010-11-09 12:59 pm
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Yet again, the system punishes rape victims.
This report is unspeakable: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-11707903
Here we have a woman punished for being intimidated by her rapist. It's clear that the judge in the case believed that her allegation of rape was genuine, but he and the prosecutors still value public male time more than her safety, her mental health or her well-being.
Here we have a woman punished for being intimidated by her rapist. It's clear that the judge in the case believed that her allegation of rape was genuine, but he and the prosecutors still value public male time more than her safety, her mental health or her well-being.
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"Thank you for your correspondence and I note what you say therein.
I would like to reassure you that Dyfed Powys Crown Prosecution Service takes issues surrounding sexual offences, domestic violence and abuse of vulnerable and intimidated individuals very seriously.
Dyfed Powys heads the way in England and Wales with a number of rape cases that it prosecutes in proportion to the total number of cases it prosecutes in the Crown Court. A substantial amount of time and effort has been invested both internally and with the Police to ensure that investigations and prosecutions are conducted thoroughly and professionally with specific appropriate care being given to complainants. I appreciate that this case, on the face of it, provides some concerning headlines. Currently, I understand an appeal is being considered and, therefore, it would be inappropriate for me to comment upon the details of the case in any way.
I am currently addressing the issues in this matter with the Police and, if there are issues or lessons to be learnt from the prosecution, I will actively take these forward.
I am grateful to you for your time in providing this feedback to us and it is always the case that such comments are considered seriously and with other Prosecutors so that the public’s view informs the decision making of our Service."
A standard reply, but "I appreciate that this case, on the face of it, provides some concerning headlines" indicates that the writing to them is at least making them pay attention. Might make them think before doing this again?