Category: Crown Prosecution Service
New Victims’ Commissioner survey looks at impact of court delays on victims
New victim survey seeks to understand the impact of court waiting times — including delays caused by the Crown Court backlog — on victims across England and Wales.
Record number of reported rapes means modest CPS progress is not enough
Victims' Commissioner challenges new Prime Minister to commit to deliver on the government's rape review.
Criminal justice system continues to fail rape victims
"We are now not short on recommendations. Ultimately, the problems in investigating and prosecuting rapes are plain and clear and it is drive and leadership to bring fundamental change on the ground that is now urgently needed."