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Rhianon Bragg, who was held at gunpoint by her ex, wants victims' rights in the King's Speech.

West Mercia Police had been told to improve how it investigates crimes and updates victims following an inspection in 2021.

The region’s police force needs to answer 999 calls and respond to incidents more quickly, a watchdog has said.

The measures are aimed at reducing the number of complainants who withdraw from the process over fears about giving evidence.

Rape cases carry a higher rate of not guilty pleas than other offences, research shows.

Prosecutors will have to meet rape victims face-to-face before cases. Latest figures show 42 per cent of rape investigations collapse because the alleged victim withdraws their co-operation.

The Victims and Prisoners Bill will be read in the House of Commons for the second time today

This impact assessment considers how the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill will affect children’s rights and wellbeing. It records the research, analysis and engagement that has taken place in respect of this and how this has informed the development of the Bill.

The sisters of a six-year-old say violent sex offenders should not be allowed to change their names.

North Northamptonshire Council is backing Claire and Lauren Holmes’ campaign, and will ask Dominic Raab for changes to the law