Recommendation ANG-1: Specialist policy on investigating indecent exposure
From Angiolini Inquiry Part 1 Report, published 29 February 2024.
Recommendation
At the earliest opportunity, and by September 2024 at the latest, police forces should ensure that they have a specialist policy on investigating all sexual offences, including so-called 'non-contact' offences, such as indecent exposure.
In brief (written by this site)
The Angiolini Inquiry asked police forces to adopt specialist policies on investigating sexual offences. In an October 2026 update, the Cabinet Office reported that the College of Policing had produced a framework to support forces in developing combined or standalone policies (Cabinet Office, Oct 2026). In December 2025, the inquiry found that 26 per cent of police forces had not yet implemented a specialist policy on investigating sexual offences, including non-contact offences, as of September 2025 (Rt Hon. Lady Elish Angiolini LT DBE PC KC, Dec 2025).
AI-generated summary of the record on this page, checked by a second model and automatic checks, 16 Oct 2026. The record below is the sources' own words.
About this summary
This recommendation applies across many organisations. The record reflects central policy activity; adoption in individual organisations may vary.
Government response
We have reviewed the findings and recommendations in detail and accept them all. We have a number of ongoing national improvement plans and we are assessing how these will be updated and added to in light of the Inquiry findings.
However, the report today highlights the need for further action and the government, in tandem with policing partners, will thoroughly consider the recommendations made by Lady Elish and respond in full in due course.
Delivery
Cabinet Office says in progress (5 October 2026)
The College of Policing have produced a framework to support forces in their development of either a combined (sexual offences) or standalone policy (non sexual contact offences).
From: Angiolini Inquiry Recommendations Dashboard, October 2026 (data file)
What other bodies have found
In their own words. These do not change the delivery statement above.
Angiolini Inquiry (2 December 2025)
1.10 Summary of progress: In September 2025, 26 per cent of police forces had not yet implemented a specialist policy on investigating sexual offences, including ‘non-contact’ offences such as indecent exposure.
Responsible bodies
Themes and tags
Who has spoken
- National Police Chiefs Council
Response - Home Office
Response - Cabinet Office
Delivery statement - Angiolini Inquiry
Finding