Prosecutions for Rape, Child Abuse and Domestic Violence

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Attorney-General – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 7 January 2014.

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Photo of Oliver Heald Oliver Heald The Solicitor-General 11:30, 7 January 2014

In fact, the Attorney-General and I have been concerned about this issue and as a result Her Majesty’s inspectorate of the CPS has undertaken a report on disclosure, which was published recently. It is a matter that needs to be addressed. Having said that, the new protocol and the way in which the various authorities are coming together on this is encouraging. [Interruption.] The hon. Lady says something from a sedentary position which I cannot hear, but I assure her that all efforts are being made—