Criminal Justice Joint Inspection Joint with HMCPSI

A joint thematic inspection of the police and Crown Prosecution Service's response to rape - Phase two: Post-charge

Published 25 February 2022

Phase 2 examining rape cases from charge to conclusion. Found consistent issues with case management compounded by high workloads and poor communication between agencies and victims.

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Recommendations
National — applies to all forces
Recommendations (2)
# Recommendation Directed at Status
2 Immediately and by September 2022 define the role of the prosecutor in communicating with victims CPS
7 By September 2022 ensure regular clinical supervision available to all prosecutors dealing with rape/RASSO cases CPS