Detective Chief Inspector Michelle Lack

“The system isn’t working”: Call for change as just 5% of Bedfordshire rape cases lead to charges

Only 5% of rape and sexual offence reports to Bedfordshire Police led to a charge last year. The force says it is improving its response through the national Op Soteria plan and dedicated victim support teams...

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