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Thematic review of the investigation and prosecution of sexual crimes

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Inspection reports

16th November 2017

The aim of this inspection was to review and assess the effectiveness COPFS investigation and prosecution of High Court sexual crimes having particular regard to: the effectiveness of procedures, processes and systems in ensuring cases are progressed expeditiously; the quality and thoroughness of the investigation; and the individual needs of the victims.

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  • Introduction
  • Case review cohort
  • Key findings
  • Recommendations
  • Part 1 – Reducing the journey time of cases
  • Part 2 – Improving communication with victims
  • Part 3 – The impact of Covid-19
  • Appendix 1 – Case review
  • Appendix 2 – Criminal procedure
  • Appendix 3 – Key terms
  • Footnotes

  • Executive summary
  • Chapter 1 Background and Methodology
  • Chapter 2 Witness Service and Victim Information and Advice – A Background
  • Chapter 3 Liaison Arrangements – The System in Practice
  • Chapter 4 Diversity/Equality Issues
  • Chapter 5 Legislation and Implications for Witnesses Bonomy Review, Vulnerable Witnesses
  • Recommendations
  • Annex 1 List of Members of Reference Group
  • Annex 2 BEING A WITNESS LEAFLET
  • Annex 3 Victim Information and Advice
  • Annex 4 REFERRALS AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE: AN OPERATIONAL PROTOCOL BETWEEN VICTIM INFORMATION AND ADVICE ( VIA) AND THE WITNESS SERVICE ( WS)
  • Annex 5 CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE SCOTTISH COURT SERVICE JOINT STATEMENT ON CROWN WITNESSES
  • Annex 6 FISCAL SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRE
  • Annex 7 SCOTTISH COURT SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRE
  • Annex 8 VICTIM INFORMATION & ADVICE QUESTIONNAIRE
  • Annex 9 WITNESS SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRE
  • Footnotes

Cohort Of Child Offenders

Cohort Of Child Offenders

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