Summary
Ruth accused a police officer of rape but ended up being accused of making a false allegation and went on trial. She was eventually cleared after a lengthy legal process, with doubts raised about how the case was handled by authorities. Prosecuting someone for making false rape claims is very rare in the UK, and Ruth's case highlighted this issue.
Key Facts
- Ruth accused a police officer, her former partner, of rape in early 2020.
- She was charged with making a false allegation and put on trial.
- Ruth was eventually acquitted, meaning the court found her not guilty.
- The judge questioned the handling of the case by the authorities.
- Only a small number of false rape claims are prosecuted yearly in the UK.
- Evidence included a secret audio recording by Ruth's ex-partner, which he said proved consent.
- The ex-partner was not charged, and police ended action against him after investigating.
