The number of rape victims withdrawing from prosecutions before trial in England and Wales has more than doubled over the last five years, exacerbating the court backlog.
Court measures intended to support vulnerable victims are ironically leading to longer trial delays, causing some victims to abandon their cases long before a verdict.
Alleged victims often walk away from cases after years of waiting, contributing to a staggering backlog of 3,656 people pending trial for adult rape cases.
Research shows that victims who pre-record their testimonies are 41% less likely to achieve a conviction, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of existing measures.
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