Criminal Justice Joint Inspection
Joint with HMCPSI
Evidence led domestic abuse prosecutions: A joint inspection
Published 1 January 2020
Joint HMICFRS/HMCPSI inspection found handling of evidence-led domestic abuse prosecutions requires improvement. In 42% of cases no consideration of how to proceed without victim participation.
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Recommendations
National — applies to all forces
Recommendations (1)
| # | Recommendation | Directed at | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | At outset of case, consider how to prosecute if victim were to withdraw support, leading to more detailed evidence gathering | Police and CPS | — |