§ 31. Mr. RapsonTo ask the Solicitor-General if he will make a statement on the policy adopted by the Crown Prosecution Service to ensure effective prosecution in cases of domestic violence.[137167]
The Solicitor-GeneralThe Crown Prosecution Service regards violence in the domestic context as a serious matter and will prosecute wherever it is proper to do so.
It is committed to working with others in the criminal justice system to achieve effective prosecutions in this difficult area.
The Crown Prosecutors will consider the full range of prosecution options whether or not the victim is willing to attend the trial as a witness.