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<table><tbody><tr><td><p>As part of their independent functions the CPS periodically
issue guidance to aid their prosecutors. The publication of the domestic abuse guidance
came following a CPS run public consultation that was widely publicised through Government
departments, Police and Crime Commissioners, Domestic Abuse and Victims’ Commissioners,
and the public. A full consultation response can be found on the CPS website. As a
courtesy, the CPS forwarded a copy of the guidance to the Attorney General’s Office
at the time of publication in December 2022. No substantive discussions were held.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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