CPS head Max Hill severely criticised over record low in rape convictions

Vera Baird, victims’ commissioner, says DPP has overseen ‘catastrophic’ period in CPS’s history

The director of public prosecutions for England and Wales has been severely criticised by Vera Baird, the victims’ commissioner, for failing to take responsibility for a record-breaking low in rape convictions.

Max Hill, the head of the Crown Prosecution Service, was accused by Baird of overseeing a “catastrophic” period in the organisation’s history. She also claimed there were half as many rapists off the streets since he took charge.

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