CPS Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) Units (Feb 16)

This report found that the CPS is insufficiently resourcing its RASSO units, is not following its own victim policies in a third of cases, and that the different operating models developed for the RASSO units in each CPS Area mean there is a lack of consistency of approach to cases and limited compliance with the minimum standards.

There are a number of recommendations for improvement, including that CPS Headquarters provides detailed guidance of the recommended national model to be deployed locally, including clear expectations for service delivery, and that all RASSO lawyers undergo refresher training.

CPS RASSO Unit Report (Feb 16) (463 kB)