Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says
Summary
The government of England and Wales plans to have specialist investigators for rape and sexual offences in every police force by the end of 2027. They are speeding up the plan and providing extra funding to improve protection orders that monitor offenders and help keep victims safe.Key Facts
- Every police force in England and Wales will have specialist teams for rape and sexual offences by 2027.
- This rollout is 18 months faster than originally planned.
- The plan aims to reduce violence against women and girls.
- Some police forces will share £13.3 million to strengthen teams managing protection orders.
- Protection orders may include electronic monitoring and exclusion zones for offenders.
- The Home Office started this plan last year, initially targeting 2029 for full implementation.
- Charity Refuge says these steps are small but hopes they will lead to more help for survivors.
- Officials want to improve trust in police so more victims feel safe reporting abuse.
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