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The review of sexual offence prosecutions in Scotland has led to 197 recommendations aimed at improving victim support and case handling. Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC commissioned the review, emphasising the need for a system that respects victims' needs. Susanne Tanner KC, who led the review, highlighted the importance of establishing a dedicated sexual offences function within the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). She noted that listening to victims is crucial for effective change. The review follows a 12% increase in sexual crime convictions, with rape and sexual assault rates reaching their highest since 1989.
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