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Closing the gap: How the CPS is working to reduce disparity between reported rapes and charges

… be in a position to make a charging decision after one consultation. “Rape cases are very high-profile, and some … be in a position to make a charging decision after one consultation. “Rape cases are very high-profile, and some …

Police-CPS Joint National RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences) Action Plan 2021

… national VAWG working group and the CPS’s external consultation group through workshops to help shape joint … National Rape Working Group and the CPS’s external consultation group at key stages of the development process CPS External Consultation group NRWG Work openly, ensuring that …

Use of local information to ensure good quality decision-making

… at Local Criminal Justice Boards (LCJBs); through CPS consultation mechanisms such as Local Scrutiny and … Scrutiny Panels and the VAWG and Hate Crime External Consultation Groups; through direct engagement by the CPS … at Local Criminal Justice Boards (LCJBs); through CPS consultation mechanisms such as Local Scrutiny and …

Disclosure Manual: Chapter 8 - The Sensitive Material Schedule

Violence Against Women Strategy and Action Plans

… The strategy has been amended following a 12-week public consultation. In total, 44 responses were received, from both … and for a gendered framework more generally. 2.5.3 The CPS consultation also included the CPS VAW Project Assurance … staff. The documents were also put on the CPS Infonet for consultation with CPS staff. 2.5.4 CPS work over the past few …

CPS Response to HMCPSI 2020 Charging Inspection: A thematic review of the quality and timeliness of charging decisions

Witness Expenses and Allowances Annex 4: Expert Witnesses

Rape Strategy update

… progression clinic. This case had the benefit of an early consultation with a CPS prosecutor in relation to potential … Publish revised pre-trial therapy guidance. A full public consultation on draft guidance was carried out in 2020. Since … updated legal guidance on RASSO, following extensive consultation with experts and victim groups. Key changes in …

Conditional Cautioning: Youths – DPP Guidance

… condition Practical arrangements for the referral of cases Consultation with the Youth Offending Team Referral of cases … and in all the circumstances of the case, and following consultation with the Youth Offending Team, a Youth … the Practical arrangements for the referral of cases 15.1. Consultation with the Youth Offending Team 15.1.1. Before …

Letter to Leaders of the Bar - changes to the CPS fee schemes

… in 2020, following a comprehensive review, conducted in consultation with the Bar. One of the key outcomes was to … in 2020, following a comprehensive review, conducted in consultation with the Bar. One of the key outcomes was to …