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Q&A: Why is it so hard to secure a rape conviction?

Q&A: Why is it so hard to secure a rape conviction?

Update: 2025-09-17
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In this week's Q&A episode, Andy and Neil answer your questions on why the conviction rate for rape and other violence against women and girls is so low - and give their verdict on whether social media and the 'manosphere' is making it more dangerous than ever to be a woman. Neil also explains why he thinks the way rape is investigated in this country needs to be fundamentally changed.

They also answer questions on whether police rewards are ever actually paid out, if it's fair to say that the media is quicker to highlight violence at Notting Hill Carnival than at other major events, and how football hooligans are using social media to recruit members and organise fights.

Neil also opens up about why he feels he could and should have done more to call out institutional racism in policing while he was still in the job.

Have a question for a future episode? Email it to thecrimeagents@global.com or post it on social media: @thecrimeagents

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Q&A: Why is it so hard to secure a rape conviction?

Q&A: Why is it so hard to secure a rape conviction?