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Recommendation 21
21
Deferred
Paragraph: 126
Widen pilot to include legal advice for victims on sexual history applications.
Recommendation
The Government should also consider widening any such pilot so that people would also be able to benefit from legal advice on sexual history applications.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government referred to the CPS Rape Strategy Update and the refresh of the Joint National Action Plan (JNAP), focusing on broader CPS efforts and data, but did not address the recommendation to consider widening a pilot for legal advice on sexual history applications.
Summary of the government's response below — read the verbatim text to verify.
Paragraph Reference:
126
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government · verbatim extract
Deferred
The Ministry of Justice has consulted on options to enhance legal support or advice for victims of rape or serious sexual assault regarding personal information requests, including police requests for mobile phone downloads and social media records. We launched the consultation in March and distributed a stakeholder survey in early May. The consultation explored current provision and options to strengthen victims’ access to legal advice or support, including the model adopted by the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, as well as options to enhance rape victims’ access to legal support or advice about personal information requests. As part of the consultation, we engaged with a diverse range of stakeholders, including victims’ groups. The consultation concluded in June after a series of small stakeholder events. We are now analysing the outcome of the consultation to determine next steps and will continue to engage with victims’ groups throughout the process.
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