The BBC are today reporting that the Government has orderded Baroness Stern is to conduct an enquiry into how rape victims are treated.
This has been long overdue in my opinion and welcome the fact that ministers are looking into the matter, although it seems that Health Secretary Allan Johnston and Justice Minister Jack Straw were somehow oddly opposed.
As I posted yesterday, action needs to be taken to push up rape conviction rates and and a thorough examination is needed as to why conviction rates presently are so low.
Whilst I'm not this Government's biggest fan, a lot of work has been done on this area but more is desprately needed.
Lets hope the government manage to stay united on this issue.
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