Domestic abuse is a priority for policing and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). We recognise the devastating and long-term impact that this pervasive behaviour can have on victims and their families and children, often affecting every aspect of their lives. This is why we have committed to work together to drive improvements in our response to domestic abuse by developing a national Domestic Abuse Joint Justice Plan (DA JJP).

This protocol, between the judiciary, local authorities, police representatives, the National Police Chiefs’ Council and Crown Prosecution Service, applies to the exchange of information and material between criminal and family agencies and jurisdictions. It relates to all private and public family law proceedings, including contemplated public law proceedings, and all material held by the police.

Between:The Director of Public Prosecutions and The Director of Service Prosecutions

We made 32 commitments in the JNAP. We have completed 24 and eight are in progress. As we have developed this refreshed Joint National Action Plan, we have held sessions using the theory of change model to consider where we can go further, building on what we’ve delivered to date. We will be taking forward the JNAP through 20 actions (including the in-progress actions) outlined in the main strategy document.

Rape is a truly devastating and life changing crime. We are committed to significantly increasing the number of cases going to court and sustaining this year on year. We are determined to see justice for more victims of rape and serious sexual offences, and as leaders we pledge to be visible, accountable and transparent as we work towards this aim.

This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been agreed between the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Immigration Enforcement (IE), and, where relevant, National Policing. It will take effect on 28 June 2022.

“The experience was traumatising. I could see the public gallery and the friends of the perpetrator glared at me whilst I provided my evidence” (Rape Survivor)