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Why justice remains elusive for victims of sexual violence

Undue influence and hostility have a role to play in blocking justice for SGBV victims. [Getty Images]

Witnesses withdrawing their evidence and failing to attend court are some of the major issues hampering the prosecution of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases, according to a report released by The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Undue influence and hostility also have a role to play in blocking justice for SGBV victims. However, some victims also chose to settle matters out of court.

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