End blame game over rape cases HMI tells forces and CPS

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End blame game over rape cases HMI tells forces and CPS

Blame games between the CPS and rape investigators are contributing to the low conviction rate, HMI has warned.

Date - 16th July 2021
By - Chris Smith

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Forces and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) have been told by the Inspectorate to fundamentally change their approach to working together on rape cases. A joint inspection between HM Inspectorate of Constabulary...

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