The tool of release under investigation, also known as RUI, was introduced by the government in 2017 to allow police to release suspects after their post-arrest interview in a similar process to bail. But, under the controversial rules, there is no oversight or restrictions in place to protect alleged victims.
Recent figures show more than 30,000 people waited over a year under the RUI process. MPs and legal critics describe the uncertainty as misery, with some preferring to be charged than remain in limbo.
Krista Brown's case, lasting seven years, highlights the emotional toll of RUI. She suffered a mini-stroke, became suicidal, and described the lack of accountability in investigations, stating 'It's changed me forever.'
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