§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any plans to issue fresh guidance to police forces on the manner in which they interview victims of rape and other forms of sexual assault; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayRevised guidance on the investigation of complaints of sexual assault, including rape, was issued to the police service as recently as 14 November 1985 in the light of the Scottish Office social research study "Investigating Sexual Assault" and of consultations with the Association of Chief Police Officers (Scotland), the rape crisis centres and Scottish Women's Aid. The guidance, a copy of which is in the Library of the House, has been widely welcomed, and my right hon. and learned Friend has no present plans to issue further advice.