Justice for me!

Cathy_Quinn · Post by **Cathy_Quinn** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:14 pm

Just to juxtapose the thread about Karl's assault at the bus station and people's bad experiences with the police, I thought I'd share. Today my rapist was arrested and bailed with conditions that he not contact me or even enter Kent til January 20th while the case is presented to the CPS. The Police have been nothing but supportive and thorough all the way. I've been dealing mainly with a couple of specially trained officers from CID who really know their stuff. The downside of course is the 5% conviction rate for sexual assaults. However I will take comfort from the fact that he's had the scare of his life, even if it goes no further.

Any other positive police experiences?

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:17 pm

Just saw this on fb and congrats!

No positive police experiences here though.

Cathy_Quinn · Post by **Cathy_Quinn** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:28 pm

Thanks mate :-) but also damn you - I can't stop singing that soldier song!

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:43 pm

Haha, there's a video of it on my fb page if you need a reminder

Predabot · Post by **Predabot** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:19 pm

Whoa... rapist.

Glad to hear that the law might be working decently for moment atleast.

I hope they throw the bloody SCUM into the slammer. There he'll finally get his real punishment, from his fellow inmates.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:05 am

Don't mind Predabot (I'm sure both Karl and Emvee has told you about him though

).

I've never been in contact with the police (except for traffic control. Had to blow).
And uhm... that's all I've got to contribute.

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:39 am

I'm just glad to see you were able to get back on your feet. *virtual handshake*

Post by **Best First** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:22 pm

they were quite nice about it when i was getting my post nicked in manchester.

compartivley trival tho.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:24 pm

ive been on both sides of the law - and in all respect, they have done thier jobs fair and square with me on all occasions!

Post by **spiderfrommars** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:06 pm

Had good and bad experiences. Often the problem is the system, not those that have to follow it.

Cathy_Quinn · Post by **Cathy_Quinn** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:32 pm

Thanks for the replies.

I agree, Spider, it depends on who you see too. Karl was dealing with relatively junior Uniform Officers whereas I was fortunately put straight through to CID.

Cathy_Quinn · Post by **Cathy_Quinn** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:50 pm

Just in case anyone wanted to know - the CPS said there was insufficient evidence. The case has been dropped.

Predabot · Post by **Predabot** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:58 pm

That... that sucks arse.

Sorry to hear that...

Eline · Post by **Eline** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:51 pm

That's terrible.

*hugs*

Professor Smooth · Post by **Professor Smooth** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:17 am

Terribly sorry to hear that.

sprunkner · Post by **sprunkner** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:46 am

That's horrible, Cathy. Hope that justice catches up eventually.

Cathy_Quinn · Post by **Cathy_Quinn** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:34 pm

Thanks muchly for the support everyone

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:12 pm

Isnt the % of rape cases that bring about convictions really low?

Cathy_Quinn · Post by **Cathy_Quinn** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:26 pm

I think it's about 5% in the UK, possibly less, and the majority of rapes are never reported with another large chunk reported months or years after the event (s) so no forensic evidence. The ones that do go to trial are normally stranger rapes too, despite the fact that the vast majority of victims know their attacker.