The move comes after a year-long legal campaign by Britain’s Centre for Women’s Justice, on behalf of two women identified only as Olivia and Courtney who raised concerns about submitting private data when they reported rape
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.British police said on Thursday they are scrapping forms that allowed prosecutors to search rape complainants’ private data, after sustained pressure to end the “intrusive” practice.
Olivia – not her real name – described her experience with police and government prosecutors as “degrading and unlawful.” That prompted an outcry from women’s rights groups and data privacy campaigners, many of whom argued that the practice would slow down investigation times and could discourage women from pursuing allegations.
A report published last year by Big Brother Watch found every victim who refused to sign the form allowing access to their personal data had their case dropped.
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