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    Most barristers want to stop prosecuting serious sex offence cases, report finds

    by Pol Allingham Feb 13, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Most barristers say they no longer want to take on rape and serious sexual assault cases, a “devastating” Criminal Bar Association (CBA) report has found.

    The survey showed 64% of prosecutors and 66% of defence barristers approved to conduct rape and serious sexual offences (Rasso) cases say they will not reapply to the specialist list of accredited Rasso barristers.

    The shortage in criminal barristers willing to work on Rasso cases will “accelerate

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