Source · HMICFRS

Evidence led domestic abuse prosecutions: A joint inspection

Published 1 January 2020Criminal Justice Joint InspectionJoint with HMCPSI1 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.

Coverage

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Recommendations

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Recommendation 1 Tracker summary

Addressed to: Police and CPS

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

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