Ellie*, a victim of rape, described the harrowing experience of five years of court delays and how confronting the judicial system felt like a life-threatening situation.
The report highlights that one-third of sexual violence victims faced accusations of seeking revenge by pursuing justice, further victimizing them during the court process.
Around half of the cases in the study faced delays of three years or longer, with many victims experiencing multiple adjournments and a lack of clarity.
Survivors reported experiencing suicidal thoughts and PTSD as a result of the court's questioning based on persistent rape myths, worsening their trauma.
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