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<p>In 2015-16 the CPS conviction rate in rape cases rose to 57.9% from 56.9% in 2014-15.
The volumes of convictions reached 2,689. This is the highest volume ever recorded
and represents a rise of 108 defendants (4.2%) since 2014-15.</p><p> </p><p>The CPS
continues to prioritise its response to cases involving allegations of rape and other
forms of serious sexual offending and has taken a number of steps to improve the conviction
rate. These include increasing the number of specialist staff within its dedicated
Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) Units; providing revised and up-dated specialist
training for prosecutors, and developing closer working arrangements with the police,
including enhanced arrangements for the provision of early investigative advice to
assist the police to build stronger cases.</p>
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