What happened: Campaign groups have lodged a super-complaint against police forces in England and Wales due to lengthy delays in investigating sexual offences. Over the past decade, more than 37,000 cases have taken longer than three years to conclude.
Why it matters:
- Prolonged investigations risk retraumatising survivors of sexual offences.
- Delays undermine public confidence in the criminal justice system and affect victims awaiting justice.
MNN Take: The complaint highlights systemic issues causing investigation backlogs, emphasising the need for police forces to improve their handling of sexual offence cases to support survivors effectively.
Sources: Guardian UK