Tuesday, November 5
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Rape convictions rates ‘disgracefully low’ – Policing Minister

Policing Minister Kit Malthouse has told Sky News he admits that rape conviction rates are “disgracefully low”, acknowledging that “there is a problem” with violence against women and girls.

Mr Malthouse was speaking ahead of the Home Secretary’s conference speech where she’s expected to tackle the issue.

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