Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn | Unpublished
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Publication Date: February 3, 2025 - 04:00

Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn

February 3, 2025
Victim advocates warn that when cases are stayed due to unreasonable delays it strips the complainant of legal protections, offers no accountability and sends a chilling message to survivors: Reporting these crimes could bring them more harm than justice.


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