Violence against women: record number of convictions reported

But charities say there is still a long way to go before all victims receive the justice they need and deserve

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The number of prosecutions and convictions for violent crimes against women has hit a record high in England and Wales.

The latest figures from the Crown Prosecution Service show that 107,000 prosecutions for cases of rape, domestic abuse and sexual abuse were made in the last year, an increase of 18 per cent. There was also a 15 per cent increase in stalking and harassment prosecutions to more than 12,000.

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