CPS to train staff to spot 'hidden crimes' when investigating domestic abuse
Summary
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in England and Wales plans to train its staff to identify "hidden crimes" related to domestic abuse. This is part of a five-year strategy to improve the handling of violence against women and girls. The CPS aims to enhance prosecutions by recognizing different layers of offenses often involved in such abuse cases.Key Facts
- The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is focusing on improving how it deals with violence against women and girls.
- CPS staff will receive training to better identify related "hidden crimes" like stalking and revenge porn.
- CPS data shows a strong link between domestic abuse and crimes like rape and strangulation.
- More than nine out of ten honor-based abuse charges are related to domestic violence.
- The CPS will update its guidance on handling domestic abuse cases to include new information and strategies.
- The UK government has pledged to reduce violence against women and girls by half in the next decade.
- Around one in eight women reported being victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse, or stalking last year.
- A report criticized the government's past handling of rising incidents of violence against women and girls.
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