A new police unit has been created by Strathclyde Police to improve the investigation of rape and other sexual crimes.
The move follows changes to the law on sexual offences to include sex when a victim is asleep or unconscious and sex without consent through alcohol consumption.
Dedicated officers will review the investigation process, with input from groups like Scottish Women's Aid and Rape Crisis.
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