Immediately and by September 2022 define the role of the prosecutor in communicating with victims
A joint thematic inspection of the police and Crown Prosecution Service's response to rape - Phase two: Post-charge
Published 25 February 2022Criminal Justice Joint InspectionJoint with HMCPSI2 recommendations
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.
Coverage
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Recommendations
By September 2022 ensure regular clinical supervision available to all prosecutors dealing with rape/RASSO cases