Originally posted by TheInnocentOne
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Originally posted by o my god
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It is commonly quoted that only 5% of rape allegations reported to the police result in a conviction (usually by pressure groups!)
The 60% conviction rate is the percentage of guilty verdicts of the cases that actually make it as far as trial.
I personally think that this latter figure is historic and is probably much lower at the present time due to the CPS pushing unsuitable cases through and juries being more aware that false allegations are made.
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