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Recommendation

Improving the victim experience of the criminal justice system: recommendation 4

Updated: 1 October 2025
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Recommendation date:
7 March, 2025
Agency:
Crown Prosecution Service
Document title:
Justice delayed: The impact of the Crown Court backlog on victims, victim services and the criminal justice system
Status:
Awaiting response

Recommendation:

The Crown Prosecution Service must ensure any additional vulnerabilities which could be exacerbated by delay are assessed by the Witness Care Unit/police staff and are then communicated as part of the plea and trial preparation hearings, and any subsequent listing hearings.