Agency: Crown Prosecution Service
Improving the victim experience of the criminal justice system: recommendation 14
The Crown Prosecution Service monitors, reviews and publishes data on the number of cases discontinued because they no longer meet the public interest test to evaluate the degree to which current procedural delays are impacting their frequency.
Improving the victim experience of the criminal justice system: recommendation 12
The Crown Prosecution Service carry out a review of its witness expenses rates and policy, to ensure that reimbursement rates are brought up to date.
Improving the victim experience of the criminal justice system: recommendation 8
The Crown Prosecution Service reviews and updates its guidance on pre-trial therapy to reflect the new threshold and to ensure CPS staff provide victims with accurate information about their rights, to help inform their decision about whether to proceed with therapy before trial.
Improving the victim experience of the criminal justice system: recommendation 6
The Crown Prosecution Service urgently amend their guidance on ‘witness summons' to reflect that the timeliness of the system impacts victim wellbeing.
Improving the victim experience of the criminal justice system: recommendation 4
HMCPSI and HMICFRS jointly carry out a review of victim-facing communications, from the time the case enters the court system up to, and including, sentencing. This review should consider the quality and consistency of communications.