Almost all rapists don’t see inside of a court room, Starmer tells Sunak

Keir Starmer has questioned Rishi Sunak on how women and girls can have confidence in the criminal justice system “when almost all rapists don’t see the inside of a courtroom”. Rishi Sunak responds that “of course” more needs to be done but insists “considerably progress” is being made, citing increases in sentencing powers for judges. The PM says there has been a 50 per cent increase in rape convictions in the past year – and claimed they dropped during Sir Keir’s tenure as director of public prosecutions. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Vide