Half of rape investigation team members not fully qualified, police watchdog warns
Briefly

Operation Soteria shows positive cultural changes in police handling of rape cases; however, many teams are underqualified, and serious delays persist in case processing.
Police inspectors found that half of rape investigation teams are not fully qualified and still undergoing training, highlighting significant gaps in expertise within these units.
Victims often face long waiting periods; some cases take up to four years to reach trial, indicating an alarming backlog and inefficiencies in the system.
The report emphasizes inadequate monitoring of bail conditions, as well as insufficient understanding among police staff regarding protective orders for victims.
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