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June 05, 2005
Rape clear-up rate inquiry called
A review of rape investigations in London has been called by the Metropolitan Police Commissioner amid concern about varying clear-up rates. Overall, about one in five reported rapes in London leads to a caution or charge, but rates vary widely between and within boroughs. The inquiry will examine what factors are causing such differences to exist. The review [...] will investigate whether variations in clear-up rates can be explained by the number and calibre of officers involved in the cases, or if other factors are to blame. It will also examine rape allegations where no further action is taken, classified by police as "no crime", to make sure genuine offences are not being overlooked.
See also: http://www.crimepsychblog.com/archives/2005/02/rape_conviction.html
Home Office study (pdf): http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs05/hors293.pdf
Posted by Emma at June 5, 2005 08:41 AM
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