Wow, this article by the New York times is so different than what news have reported in the UK here. It reads like a cheap tabloit newspaper aimed at getting people angry over an issue by purposefully leaving out facts and details which I would consider borderline lies.
The new law is aimed not for any crime victims, but specifically rape and serious sexual offence victims.
> "It comes after a number of rape and serious sexual assault cases collapsed when crucial evidence emerged."
That article doesn't make it sound any better. If anything it brings up more problems. Text a friend about a rape fantasy years ago and a rapist may go free.
The new law is aimed not for any crime victims, but specifically rape and serious sexual offence victims.
> "It comes after a number of rape and serious sexual assault cases collapsed when crucial evidence emerged."
I'd recommend reading this instead: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48086244