Rape is all but decriminalised – but a radical new platform could change everything
15 April 2025, 12:54 | Updated: 15 April 2025, 13:52
By Katie White
Rape is effectively decriminalised – almost half a million people were raped last year in the UK and fewer than 1% rapists were convicted. It’s unsurprising that 5 in 6 women and 4 in 5 men choose not to report.
According to university students, the presence of not-for-profit ‘Enough’ in Bristol, and the possibility of self-testing after rape, has created 70% deterrence in just 4 months.
This is not criminal justice; this is social justice. Enough gives survivors power and control, while sending a clear message that there are consequences for not having consent.
In just 4 months, 536 reports have been made to the platform. 86% of Bristol students say they would report with Enough if they were raped. This is groundbreaking given that only 1% reported to........
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