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<p>I regularly engage with the Director of Public Prosecutions on all criminal justice
issues, including rape. Rape and sexual offences are devastating crimes that can have
a significant and profound impact on victims. All cases are dealt with by specially
trained CPS Rape and Serious Sexual Offences lawyers, and the CPS is committed to
bringing perpetrators of these horrific crimes to justice.</p><p> </p><p>The CPS has
accepted all recommendations made in the HMCPSI <em>Rape Report, </em>published in
December 2019, and a joint action plan with the police is already underway. This work
aims to improve performance in key areas including case progression, digital capability
and disclosure, and supporting victims.</p><p> </p><p>The ongoing cross-Government
review into this complex area will offer comprehensive findings across the whole criminal
justice system, and I look forward to its completion</p>
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