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14 March 2013

Keir Starmer’s report on rape allegations tells us more about their nature than their number

The CPS review of false rape allegations doesn't offer any clear answers.

By Ally Fogg

 

The Director of Public Prosecution, Keir Starmer, is understandably keen to dispel the damaging myths and stereotypes which are associated with rape cases. “One such misplaced belief is that false allegations of rape and domestic violence are rife,” he says.

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