Judges convicted vast majority of sexual offense suspects in 2021
2 years, 9 months ago

Judges convicted vast majority of sexual offense suspects in 2021

NL Times  

Eight out of 10 sexual offense cases brought to court last year ended in convictions, according to a Nu.nl analysis of figures from WODC. Out of all the suspects in sexual offense cases –– for example rape, sexual assault, sexual relations with minors, incest and "other sex crimes" –– 80 percent were convicted. Although the vast majority of suspects were convicted, Statistics Netherlands calculates that a far greater number of sexual assaults, rapes and other abuses go unreported and unpunished every year. Experts told Nu.nl this could be because victims need time to process events or because they “can’t get the words out.” Only around 10 percent of sexual assault victims report the crime to authorities.

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Dutch News  

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Rape victims are waiting two years for cases to come to court: NRC
2 years, 7 months ago

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Dutch News  

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Rape reports rarely lead to prison; Less than 10% convicted
2 years, 7 months ago

Rape reports rarely lead to prison; Less than 10% convicted

NL Times  

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Live Mint  

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NL Times  

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Dutch News  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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Dutch News  

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The Independent  

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3 years, 8 months ago

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NL Times  

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NL Times  

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