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Joint inspection evidence led domestic abuse prosecutions

Building successful domestic abuse prosecutions without the victim’s support is possible but challenging for police and prosecutors. A joint report published by Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has concluded that the handling of evidence led domestic abuse prosecutions requires improvement. If […]

Published: 23 January 2020

HMCPSI: Disclosure of unused materials in the crown court

The Crown Prosecution Service improve their handling of disclosure, but further improvement is needed before the necessary standard is achieved HM Crown Prosecution Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today published its latest report on the handling by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) of the disclosure of unused material in the Crown Court. The report has found that […]

Published: 09 January 2020