For rape offences, filter \u2018Offence\u2019 to:<\/li><\/ul>o 19C Rape of a female aged 16 or over<\/p>
o 19D Rape of a female aged under 16<\/p>
o 19E Rape of a female child under 13 by a male<\/p>
o 19F Rape of a male aged under 16<\/p>
o 19G Rape of a male aged 16 or over<\/p>
o 19H Rape of a male child under 13 by a male<\/p>"}
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There are a number of factors that have contributed to the recent falls in the volume of suspects charged, prosecuted and convicted of rape. The 2017-18 Violence Against Women and Girls report highlighted a 9.1% fall in referrals of rape flagged cases from the police to the CPS and work is being undertaken to understand the reasons behind this trend. Prosecutors are increasingly using the process of Early Investigative Advice to work with the police early to see what can be done to strengthen the prosecution when it is needed.<\/p>
Rape investigations are becoming increasingly complex due to a number of factors, including the growth in relevant digital communications evidence. To address the increasing complexity of cases the CPS have introduced new guidance to help police and prosecutors with reasonable lines of inquiry and communications evidence. There has also been a significant recruitment exercise, which was completed to ensure that RASSO units were equipped to meet the substantial increase in the volume of case referrals from the police. Between July 2015 and October 2018, the number of specialist prosecutors in RASSO units rose by 52% from 138 to 210, with overall staffing in these units increasing by more than a third.<\/p>
There has been no change of approach or guidance to CPS prosecutors in their commitment towards the prosecution of rape offences. The CPS has undertaken extensive work over the last decade to ensure that specialist prosecutors are fully equipped to deal with the particular complexities of rape and serious sexual offences and that the Code for Crown Prosecutors is properly applied. This includes understanding victim vulnerabilities and the impact of rape, as well as consent, myths and stereotypes, and the particular difficulties of cases involving vulnerable witnesses and young people. In 2018-19 the CPS plans to embark upon a project to better understand the evolving nature of sexual behaviours and encounters amongst young people as there are particular challenges in cases involving young adults.<\/p>"}
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The information requested to estimate the effect of the 20 metre rule in Personal Independence Payment (PIP) on the level of support received by people with multiple sclerosis is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost. 52 per cent of claimants whose main disabling condition is recorded as being multiple sclerosis receive the highest level of support under PIP, compared to just 39 per cent Disability Living Allowance.<\/p>
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The Department does not hold the data requested on the costs to other Departments of providing related services.<\/p>
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The 20 metre distance was introduced in PIP to distinguish those whose mobility is significantly more limited than others and who face even greater barriers on a day to day basis \u2013 those who have the highest need.<\/p>
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Individuals who can walk more than 20 metres can still receive the enhanced rate of the PIP mobility component, if they cannot do so safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly and in a reasonable time period.<\/p>"}
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NHS England provides funding, support and guidance to Cancer Alliances to ensure the delivery of improvements in early and faster diagnosis and quality of life for people living with and beyond cancer, including breast cancer patients.<\/p>
For this year, all Cancer Alliances have agreed plans in place for using transformation funding, focused on the delivery of NHS England\u2019s 2018/19 Planning Guidance priorities. As part of these plans, Alliances will:<\/p>
- progress towards the 2020/21 ambition for all breast cancer patients to move to a stratified follow-up pathway after treatment; and<\/p>
- have in place clinically agreed protocols for stratifying breast cancer patients and a system for remote monitoring by the end of 2018/19.<\/p>
In addition to transformation funding, support that all Cancer Alliances will receive in 2018/19 to transform care for their cancer patients includes:<\/p>
- dedicated support from the National Cancer Programme\u2019s analysis, evidence and data service;<\/p>
- support and assurance from NHS England regional offices;<\/p>
- a tailored programme of leadership development; and<\/p>
- a series of national events to share best practice and information across Cancer Alliances.<\/p>
More information about the levels of transformation funding received by each Cancer Alliance in 2018/19, and how they are using this to improve cancer care, can be found on NHS England\u2019s website at the following link:<\/p>
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https://www.england.nhs.uk/cancer/improve/cancer-alliances-improving-care-locally/nhs-england-support-and-funding-for-cancer-alliances/<\/a><\/p> <\/p>
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