Written Question · S1W-27993 · Session 1
Whether it will commission research similar to the report by Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate and Her Majesty's Inspect…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will commission research similar to the report by Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, A report on the Joint Inspection into the Investigation and Prosecution of Cases Involving Allegations of Rape, and what the reasons are for its position on this matter.
The answer
We have no plans to conduct research into the investigation and prosecution of cases involving allegations of rape. The Scottish Executive is, however, working with the police to review existing guidance on the investigation of complaints of sexual assault including rape.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-27993 by reference.