{
  "id": 8963199,
  "title": "UK to introduce special rape and serious sexual offence courts, amid low prosecution rate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/uk-to-introduce-special-rape-and-serious-sexual-offence-courts-amid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T16:37:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/uk-to-introduce-special-rape-and-serious-sexual-offence-courts-as-prosecution-rates-remain-shamefully-low/articleshow/134393885.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced dedicated courts for sexual offence cases. These new courts aim to expedite convictions and reduce case backlogs significantly. Specialized training will be provided to court personnel for handling sensitive cases. Victims will receive a dedicated point of contact throughout the legal process. This initiative supports the government's commitment to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}