Been Through a Sexual Offence Trial?
Rape Crisis wants to hear about your experience of barristers to help shape future policy and change.
Rape Crisis England & Wales is inviting victim-survivors to share their experiences of both prosecution and defence barristers as part of new research that will help shape future policy and campaigning.
The survey is open to anyone who has participated in a sexual offence trial as a victim-survivor in England or Wales, at any time.
Participants can complete the survey anonymously, answer as many or as few questions as they feel comfortable with, and preview every question before deciding whether to take part. If you would like to discuss your responses further, you can also choose to leave your contact details at the end.
The findings will build on previous Rape Crisis research into court delays and lengthy police investigations, helping to inform future policy work and campaigns aimed at improving survivors’ experiences of the criminal justice system.
Why it matters
For many survivors, the courtroom experience stays with them long after a trial has ended. By sharing those experiences, participants can help strengthen the evidence needed to improve how survivors are treated throughout the justice process.
If reflecting on your experience feels difficult, Rape Crisis also highlights its 24/7 Support Line and local centres for anyone who may need emotional support.
If you feel able, your experience could help shape meaningful change for future survivors.
