Victims of rape and other crimes should not delay receiving therapy for any reason connected with a police investigation or prosecution, the Crown Prosecution Service has said today.

The Crown Prosecution Service is updating its legal guidance on immigration offences ahead of the commencement of the Nationality and Borders Act.

Today the CPS has published the Q3 Performance data which covers the three-month period from 1 October to 31 December 2021.

The notion there is a typical victim of domestic abuse is wrong, damaging and can prevent sufferers coming forward, the Crown Prosecution Service has said today.

The Crown Prosecution Service is today launching a united team to tackle the changing nature of serious and organised crime.

Messages about safety for women and girls will be going mobile through the streets of Nottingham as new branded transport has taken to the roads.

Future of Legal Practice series – King’s College London – 17 March

Max Hill QC, Director of Public Prosecutions said: “We know victims of sexual offences can suffer lasting trauma, and too often their experience of the criminal justice system adds to their suffering. The CPS is committed to making the changes needed so that more victims see justice.

Victims should prioritise their well-being and not delay receiving therapy for any reason connected with a police investigation or prosecution the CPS has said.

‘Leaving no stone unturned’ to transform the way rape prosecutions are handled is key to helping more victims see justice, the Director of Public Prosecutions has said today.