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Evening Standard
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Tristan Kirk

FOUND: Rape victims can now challenge cps if criminal cases are being dropped - You Need To See This

Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott has received £35,000 in compensation (Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott/PA) - (PA Media)

Rape and sexual assault victims can now mount a challenge if the prosecution of their criminal case is about to be dropped, under a new government pilot.

The changes, being trialled in the West Midlands with hopes of a national rollout to follow, come after a £35,000 Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) payout to Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott over the handling of her case.

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