HC Deb 22 January 2001 vol 361 cc492-3W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department by what date it is planned to implement measures to ensure victims of crime are kept informed by the Crown Prosecution Service of the progress of their case; and if he will make a statement. [145705]

Mr. Charles Clarke

From 1 April 2001, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will begin the phased implementation of a system to ensure that victims are informed of decisions, or given explanations for decisions, for which the CPS has responsibility. The police will continue to have responsibility for informing victims about other significant developments in their case.