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Recommendation 34
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Consult judiciary and legal sector on widening private evidence use as a special measure.
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government consult with the judiciary and wider legal sector on evidence given in private as a special measure. Any such consultation should examine its use, given HMICFRS and HMCPSI have found that it can be underused, and explore whether its use could be further widened, with a focus on the experience of rape complainants. The approach in Scotland and Northern Ireland—as well as the Republic of Ireland—should be considered as part of this work.
Paragraph Reference:
168
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 25 July 2022. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗