Has the criminal justice system finally hit rock bottom?
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If you are raped in England or Wales and report it to the police, there is little over a one in 70 chance that the attacker will be prosecuted.
If you become a victim of theft, the figure is one in 20, and one in 14 if you are robbed or physically attacked.
Overall, just 7.1 per cent of recorded crimes resulted in a charge or summons in 2019 – a record low.
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