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<p>The reduction in suspects charged in rape and serious sexual offence cases is a
cause of concern. Both Government and the CPS are committed to exploring what improvements
can be made to the handling of these horrific cases and making progress in this area.</p><p>
</p><p>The CPS welcomes and has accepted all recommendations made in HM Crown Prosecution
Service Inspectorate’s ‘Rape Inspection’ report, published in December 2019, and a
joint action plan with the police is already underway to make improvements. The ongoing
cross-Government review into this complex area will also offer comprehensive findings
across the whole criminal justice system, and I look forward to its completion. The
CPS will address any issues highlighted by the review openly and honestly.</p>
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