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

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

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.

- Advertisement -

Discover

Sponsor

Latest

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Three charged with Brazil murderon July 22, 2022 at 5:07 pm

A UK journalist and local expert were killed in the Amazon jungle while probing illegal fishing.Image source, Getty ImagesA Brazilian court has charged three...

Eurovision: United Kingdom’s hopes rest on James Newmanon May 21, 2021 at 11:46 pm

Can the Settle-born singer take home the coveted glass microphone trophy from Rotterdam?Can the Settle-born singer take home the coveted glass microphone trophy from...

The Papers: End to pay freeze and Facebook ‘in the dock’on October 26, 2021 at 3:50 am

Many of the papers focus on Wednesday's Budget, including plans to scrap a public sector pay freeze.

Madonna’s Celebration Tour: Greatest hits show to feature more than 40 songson October 11, 2023 at 11:13 pm

The star's musical director Stuart Price shares some of the secrets of her long-awaited world tour.Image source, Live NationBy Mark SavageBBC Music CorrespondentMadonna's first...

Tuchel says there are ‘uncertainties’ at Chelsea amid Russian invasion of Ukraineon February 26, 2022 at 12:00 am

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says "there are so many uncertainties around the situation of our club" amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.