§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make it his policy that individuals reported to have assaulted their wives or partners should be automatically referred to the Police for investigation and possible prosecution. [23000]
§ Mr. MichaelVictims are urged to report crimes to the police. In respect of crimes not reported by the victim, the decision on whether to commence, or consider commencing, an investigation into the alleged criminal offence is an operational matter for the chief officer in whose force area such a breach of the law is alleged to have been committed.