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This investigation contains discusses of rape, sexual assault, and suicide which some listeners might find distressing. If you need someone to talk to, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 or Rape Crisis on 0808 500 2222.
Warning: strong language
Media Storm’s first series featured an investigation into ‘Rape justice: ‘What happens to the 98%?', when we discovered the fates of the many reported rapes that never make it to trial.
Today, we speak to “the lucky ones” - the 2% of victims who get the chance to go to court. Or do they? Many are pushed to leave the courtroom and miss the bulk of their trial… and then they must pay tens of thousands of pounds to find out what happened inside.
Are government contractors getting rich off of victims’ suffering? Or is someone trying to hide something?
This is an investigation into the transparency of the UK’s justice system, and the treatment of women and victims during rape and sexual assault trials.
Links:
Discover the campaign: ‘Open Justice For All’
Listen to our original investigation
Support Media Storm investigations on Patreon
Speakers:
Juliana Terlizzi @juterlizzi
Charlotte @charlottschreu
Open Justice For All @openjustice4all @openjusticeforall
Hosts:
Mathilda Mallinson @mathildamall
Helena Wadia @helenawadia
Music:
Samfire @soundofsamfire
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