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Written question asked by Matt Western (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2020. It was answered by Michael Ellis (Conservative) on Monday, 8 June 2020 on behalf of the Attorney General.

Domestic Abuse: Prosecutions

Question

To ask the Attorney General, what discussions he has had with the CPS on the capacity to deal with the increase in domestic violence cases during the covid-19 outbreak.

Answer

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is working closely with colleagues across the Criminal Justice System to ensure that these offences continue to be brought to justice. Cases are still being referred to the CPS for charging decisions, trials are being listed and domestic abuse cases are treated as a high priority.

The CPS has worked with police colleagues to introduce an Interim Charging Protocol to ensure that the most serious cases are prioritised effectively and put before the courts at the earliest opportunity. The CPS is committed to working closely with CJS partners and the third sector to make sure victims and witnesses remain at the heart of the process.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
52354
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Domestic abuse Prosecutions Coronavirus
Link
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