Source · HMICFRS

Evidence led domestic abuse prosecutions: A joint inspection

1 January 2020 Criminal Justice Joint Inspection Joint with HMCPSI 1 recommendations

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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National — applies to all forces

Recommendations

1 At outset of case, consider how to prosecute if victim were to withdraw support, leading to more detailed evidence gathering Police and CPS