The Court of Appeal has dismissed a legal challenge against the Crown Prosecution Service over its policy on prosecuting serious sexual offences.

End Violence Against Women had said the CPS’ move away from a “merits-based approach” in 2016-18 was “unlawful”.

The group had claimed the change led to a “shocking and unprecedented” fall in rape cases leading to criminal charges.

But the court agreed with the CPS that that the change in guidance “was not a change of legal substance”.

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By Safeguarding Hub / Published On: March 15th, 2021 / Tags: court of appeal, cps, rape / Categories: Crime, News, Vulnerable Adults /

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