LAMI-92 Response Historic AI-assessed

Ensure prompt, efficient investigation of child victim crimes to adult standards.

Recommendation

Chief constables must ensure that crimes involving a child victim are dealt with promptly and efficiently, and to the same standard as equivalent crimes against adults.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
No specific published evidence detailing Chief Constables ensuring crimes involving child victims are dealt with promptly, efficiently, and to the same standard as adult crimes has been identified within the provided official sources. No specific police force policies or performance reports directly addressing this recommendation are detailed. The Laming Inquiry was published in 2003, and no further specific evidence has been identified since then.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Report Laming Inquiry — Final Report 28 Jan 2003
Recommendation age 23.2 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates