Viewpoint: CPS guidance on prosecuting rape and sexual assault cases. Issue 1 (19th February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Foley, Marian; Cummins, Ian
• Is Part Of: Journal of adult protection. Volume 21:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 32
• Page End: 35
• Publication Date: 2019-02-19
• Subjects: Mental health -- Safeguarding -- Legal -- Sexual violence -- Trauma informed approaches -- Vulnerable adults; Older people -- Abuse of -- Prevention -- Periodicals; 362.6
• DOI: 10.1108/JAP-10-2018-0022
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1466-8203

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to highlight concerns about recent CPS guidance on the prosecution of rape and sexual assault cases. Design/methodology/approach: The paper places the CPS guidance in the wider policy context of concerns about sexual violence on mental health wards. Findings: The paper concludes that the reported CPS guidance appears to run counter to other policy directives particularly the recent report from the CQC. Originality/value: The paper is a first response to these issues.