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New approach to prosecuting adult rape cases in South East leads to more cases being charged

New figures from CPS internal data shows that the number of rape referrals made by Kent, Surrey and Sussex Police has almost trebled in the last three years. The South East has been taking part in a pilot programme to transform how adult rapes are prosecuted, which is now being rolled out…
Press Release Sexual offences South East

How prosecutors in CPS South East are working to close rape charging gap

Prosecutors and police forces in the South East have been working tirelessly to address the gap between reported rapes and cases reaching court.
Press Release Sexual offences CPS South East

Hate crime conviction rates in the South East amongst highest in the country

New figures show that those committing hate crimes in Kent, Surrey and Sussex are more likely to be convicted for their crimes than elsewhere in the country.
Press Release Hate crime South East

CPS Response to HMCPSI Area Assurance Inspection of CPS South East

CPS South East has engaged staff, set clear priorities with a strong vision and has used a peer review approach to improve performance in its Rape and Serious Sexual Offences team, according to a report published today (Tuesday 30 January 2018) by Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI).
CPS South East

South East top lawyer joins new commission on domestic and sexual violence

CPS South East's Chief Crown Prosecutor has joined a new commission looking at domestic and sexual violence.
News Item Domestic abuse Sexual offences South East

CPS publishes new public statements on hate crime

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today (21 August) published new public statements on how it will prosecute hate crime and support victims in Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
News Item Hate crime South East

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