Search site

Context and characteristics of hostility on the basis of race or religion

… In relation to their most serious incident, two-thirds of victims reported knowing their perpetrator. In relation to their most serious incident, just over two-thirds of victims reported being victimised by more than one perpetrator. Of the victims who reported to the police (46%) three quarters (75%) …

Cemetery rapist sentenced

CPS Violence against Women and Girls crime report 2014-2015 data

Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 1: Introduction

… and Prosecution of Rape (“the Rape Protocol”) Victims and Witnesses The Rape and Serious Sexual Offences … complaints are made by women and girls, there are many victims of rape or sexual offending who are men or boys. … to build effective cases and improve the service to the victims of these crimes. The Protocol applies to rape and to …

Violence Against Women Strategy and Action Plans

… power and control. For example, CPS data shows that 89% of victims of domestic violence are women and 94% of … so that offenders of VAW crimes are properly dealt with; victims and witnesses are properly supported and protected; … a global strategy to prevent violence and to protect victims; developed a VAW action plan in 2005; and developed a …

Police-CPS joint national rape action plan – Final Report 2024

… possible Working together to improve our engagement with victims A joint commitment to scrutiny of our decisions and … the devastating and life changing impact rape can have on victims 1 . In January 2021, with the determination to see justice for more victims of rape, the police and CPS launched our Joint …

Children are often present during non-fatal strangulation, CPS analysis shows

… of cases the victim was the suspect’s partner and 13% of victims were the suspect’s ex-partner.* Victim accounts … you.’ Kate Brown, Domestic Abuse lead for the CPS, said : “Victims are left fearing for their life in these cases, and … may show aggression and violence, regularly leaving victims with serious physical injuries and psychological …

Casework Quality Standards

… and dealing with our work in a way that is: Fair to victims and witnesses and in accordance with the Victims' Code Fair to suspects and defendants Proportionate … policies and guidance issued by the DPP Standard 1: Victims, witnesses and communities We recognise that criminal …

CPS launches guidance on sexual violence within LGBT communities

… existing CPS policy and guidance regarding heterosexual victims of sexual offences. The publication comes as the CPS … for all the diverse communities we serve. “We know LGBT victims face particular difficulties in reporting sexual … existing CPS policy and guidance regarding heterosexual victims of sexual offences. The publication comes as the CPS …

Richard Burrows: Paedophile who fled to Thailand 27 years ago jailed for 97 offences

… keen to learn about radios and obtain their badges. The victims were all aged between 10 and 15. Burrows accepted he … as being in the most serious category. Four of the 24 victims had died and did not see Burrows finally face … which were played to the jury. Many of the surviving victims wanted to face Burrows in court, but for others the …