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The Report: Rape: Prosecuting Accusers

Rape: Prosecuting Accusers

18/12/2014

BBC Radio 4 - The Report, Rape: Prosecuting Accusers

Should women suspected of making false accusations of rape be prosecuted?

Should women suspected of making false accusations of rape be prosecuted? Melanie Abbott reports.

A feminist campaign group has criticised the Crown Prosecution Service for prosecuting women suspected of making false accusations of rape. Do cases like this deter women from reporting rape, or is it the best way to get justice for men who go through the ordeal of clearing their name?

In this week's edition we hear the story of Paul Fensome, who was investigated and jailed after a false rape claim. After he cleared his name, his accuser was convicted of perverting the course of justice. Reporter Melanie Abbott asks whether the police are properly investigating accusations and whether the Crown Prosecution Service has got the balance right.

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