Police and CPS in rape case blame game – reporton July 16, 2021 at 1:08 am

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An urgent shift in the way rape cases are investigated and prosecuted is needed, say watchdogs.

Temporary Chief Constable Sarah Crew, who is the NPCC lead for rape, said the new agreement to work more closely with the CPS in the early days of the investigation should mean stronger cases and faster charging decisions.

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