One of the country's most senior and experienced police commanders has told LBC chronic court delays in England and Wales are preventing rape victims from reporting the crime.
The judge emphasized that their "greatest concern" revolved around defendants convicted of rape being allowed to remain on bail rather than being swiftly jailed.
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