Rape convictions at record low – is it time we ask an uncomfortable question?

Rape is a sensitive issue and one that is not easy for many of us to discuss.<br /><br />It’s even harder for those who experience the crime - which is difficult to prosecute.<br /><br />But with the lowest conviction levels on record in England and Wales, it prompts an uncomfortable question: Has rape become the perfect crime? <br /><br />Bonny Turner and Sam Thompson shared their stories with our 'Off Limits' digital series.<br /><br />We hear their experiences on this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast after neither case made it to court.<br /><br />Sky's Laura Bundock is also joined by senior producer Liv Moloney, who worked on the documentary - as well as rape survivor Winnie M Li and lawyer Luke Gittos, to discuss the complexities of rape investigations.<br /><br />Daily podcast team:<br />Podcast producer - Annie Joyce<br />Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers<br />Podcast producer – Emma-Rae Woodhouse <br />Interviews producer - Oli Foster<br />Archive - Simon Windsor<br />Music - Steven Wheeler