Passage 1 字数：239 关键词：司法公正 来源：The Guidance Justice isn't working in England and Wales. The long waiting lists and staff shortages in courts don't get as much attention as health service delays, but the issues are severe. The crown court backlog could reach 100,000 cases, with 17,000 remand prisoners. Trials are scheduled years ahead, failing crime victims daily. Many victims and witnesses can't bear long waits and give up. Rape victims dropping prosecutions have doubled in five years. Women seeking justice often fail, while offenders escape. The government's pledge to halve violence against women and girls seems less credible. Timely prosecution of violent offenders is essential along with prevention. Research shows women pre-recording evidence in rape trials are 41% less likely to get a conviction. The video evidence option for vulnerable complainants, meant to help, may have backfired. Ministers must address this. Remand prisoners also suffer. Some innocent ones are locked up for years. To ease court and prison pressures, the government has raised magistrates' sentencing powers and implemented early-release schemes. The sentencing review by David Gauke aims for a long-term solution. Barristers and campaigners hope for new resources from next year's spending review. Courts and prisons need more funding. Politicians should stop advocating "tough on crime" without providing funds. The gap between justice system expectations and its capacity is obvious to those directly involved. If problems persist, more people will notice. A wider loss of confidence in the justice system could have serious, lasting consequences. What is the main idea of the text A. To describe the various problems in the justice system of England and Wales and their consequences. B. To discuss the measures taken by the government to improve the prisons in England and Wales. C. To analyze the reasons why rape victims often give up prosecutions in England and Wales. D. To introduce the new policies about sentencing in the justice system of England and Wales. According to the text, which of the following statements is TRUE about the situation of rape prosecutions A. The number of rape victims seeking justice has doubled in five years. B. Women who pre-record their evidence in rape trials are more likely to secure a conviction. C. The option of video evidence for rape complainants has achieved its expected effect. D. The difficulties in prosecuting rape have been a long-standing issue under examination. What can be inferred from the text about the relationship between the government and the justice system A. The government has been providing sufficient funds to support the justice system. B. The government's policies and actions have some positive impacts but also face challenges. C. The government only focuses on prisons and ignores the problems in courts. D. The government's measures to ease the pressure on courts and prisons have completely solved the problems. The wo ... ...
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