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RAPE survivors are facing “invasive” and “unnecessary” requests for their personal records, causing delays to criminal investigations, a Home Office report has said.
Information requested as part of police inquiries can include the medical and employment records and even therapy notes of victims.
Responding to a consultation on the issue, the Home Office announced today that it will now legislate to better protect rape survivors from “disproportionate” requests.
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