Research by the Commission for Gender Equality has found while cases of gender-based violence are increasing across the country, there is also a concerning rate of criminal cases being withdrawn.| TebogoMonama
The commission conducted oversight of 66 police stations and Thuthuzela care centres across the country.The Commission for Gender Equality says rates of gender-based violence are increasing across the country and so is the withdrawal of cases.
Research by the Commission for Gender Equality has found while cases of gender-based violence are increasing across the country, there is also a concerning rate of criminal cases being withdrawn.The commission conducted oversight of 66 police stations and Thuthuzela care centres across the country - this represents about 6% of all police stations.
During the visits, the commission assessed the status of crimes, staffing, GBV and Victim Empowerment Plan units. It also checked the availability of rape kits and victim-friendly rooms. "The findings also depicted the alarming withdrawal of cases by victims, high levels of poverty and distance from police stations and courts as some hindering factors for victims' ability to access justice," the report stated.
When it comes to services the police offer, Moleko said language and interpretation were a concern.
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