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HMCPSI Annual Report 2020-21

This report covers our inspection activity for the year 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
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A joint thematic inspection of the police and Crown Prosecution Service’s response to rape – Phase two: Post-charge

A joint inspection by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) found that a lack of collaboration between the police and prosecutors has led to delays and poor communication with victims.
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Area inspection programme CPS London South

As part of our Area Inspection Programme, we are assessing all 14 CPS Areas against a consistent inspection framework. Each Area will be subject to a baseline inspection and follow-up inspection within a three-year period.
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Victim and witness care in the Serious Fraud Office

Effective communication with victims and witnesses is essential to make them feel valued within the criminal justice system, and to build public confidence.
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CPS handling of custody time limits

Management of custody time limit cases by the CPS during the Covid-19 period
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A joint thematic inspection of the criminal justice journey for individuals with mental health needs and disorders

In 2009, the Bradley Report (Bradley, 2009) provided a comprehensive review of the experience of a person with mental health and learning disabilities in the criminal justice system.
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Area Inspection Programme CPS Cymru Wales

As part of our Area Inspection Programme, we are assessing all 14 CPS Areas against a consistent inspection framework. Each Area will be subject to a baseline inspection and follow-up inspection within a three-year period.
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Area inspection programme CPS West Midlands

As part of our Area Inspection Programme, we are assessing all 14 CPS Areas against a consistent inspection framework. Each Area will be subject to a baseline inspection and follow-up inspection within a three-year period
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Area inspection programme CPS North East

As part of our Area Inspection Programme, we are assessing all 14 CPS Areas against a consistent inspection framework. Each Area will be subject to a baseline inspection and follow-up inspection within a three-year period.
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Area inspection programme CPS South East

As part of our Area Inspection Programme, we are assessing all 14 CPS Areas against a consistent inspection framework. Each Area will be subject to a baseline inspection and follow-up inspection within a three-year period.
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