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Memorandum of understanding between HM Chief Inspector of Prosecution in Scotland, the Lord Advocate and the Scottish Government's Director, Justice

Corporate documents

6th June 2018

Agreement between HM Chief Inspector of Prosecution in Scotland, the Lord Advocate and the Scottish Government's Director, Justice.

Additional

  • Introduction
  • Acknowledgement
  • Key Findings
  • Recommendations
  • Key Terms
  • Chapter 1 – Outcome Of High Court Sexual Crimes
  • Cohort Of Investigation
  • Chapter 2 – Investigation And Prosecution Of Sexual Crimes
  • Case Study
  • Cohort Of Pre-Petition Investigation
  • Chapter 3 – Pre-Petition Investigation
  • Chapter 4 – Victims And Witnesses
  • Chapter 5 – Sensitive Personal Records
  • Cohort Of Child Offenders
  • Chapter 6 – Children
  • Annex A – Criminal Law And Procedure
  • Annex B – Victim Information And Advice (VIA) Remit
  • Footnotes

  • Introduction
  • Key findings
  • Recommendations
  • 1. Context and methodology
  • 2. Data on section 275 applications
  • 3. Responding to case law and supporting staff
  • 4. Processes for managing section 275 applications
  • 5. Engaging with the complainer
  • 6. Section 275 applications in the Sheriff Court
  • Appendix 1 – High Court case review findings
  • Appendix 2 – Key terms
  • Footnotes

Review and development

Amendment and review of framework document

This Memorandum of Understanding will be kept under review. Changes to the Memorandum may however be proposed earlier in the light of experience or changed circumstances.

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