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<p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) does not maintain a central record of defences
relied on by defendants at trial. This information could only be obtained by an examination
of CPS case files, which would incur disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p><p>Rape and
serious sexual offences are horrific crimes, which can have a significant and profound
impact on victims. The CPS is a partner in the ongoing cross-Government review of
the criminal justice response to rape, and is committed to addressing any issues the
review highlights openly and honestly. Together with the police, the CPS is already
developing a joint action plan, which will address issues raised in the recently published
HMCPSI Rape Inspection 2019 report and – in due course – findings of the cross-Government
review.</p>
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