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Recommendation 82
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Victims suffer from police and CPS disagreements over investigation burden.
Conclusion
As the police and CPS bicker over where the burden of investigation and paperwork should lie, victims and survivors lose out. We understand the rationale for DG6 and we note that the CPS consulted forces and the NPCC when designing the updated guidance.
Government Response Summary
The government highlights the ongoing Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences, which commenced on 12 October, and will assess the relevant disclosure regime and consider improvements.
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Government Response
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HM Government
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113. The Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences commenced on 12 October. The terms of reference state that the Review will assess the operation of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and the Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure. The Review will consider legislative and non-legislative modifications that could improve the regime. 114. The Chair of Review will meet with a range of interested parties, including the CPS, to examine the application of the regime and all relevant underpinning processes.