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 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.