Men accused of rape in England and Wales should count themselves lucky: only one in 19 will be convicted of the crime. Their odds are still better in some places. In Gloucestershire just one of 116 reports of rape led to conviction last year. Liz Kelly, an academic with the government's ear, dubs the system a "culture of impunity". The Home Office has asked for opinions on why so few reported rapes lead to a conviction, with a view to changing the law. But, so far, the consultation has revealed uncertainty and rancour over what is wrong at the moment.
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