§ Ian LucasTo ask the Solicitor-General if she will make a statement on the role of the Crown Prosecution Service in the Government's street crime initiative. [75301]
§ The Solicitor-GeneralThe Crown Prosecution Service is playing a central role in the street crime initiative. It has developed with the police a Premium Service which provides experienced prosecutors to
give the police advice during the investigation to strengthen the case and target resources effectivelyadvise on the choice of charge so that it is right first time, andworking closely with the police after the court process has begun to make sure that the case is in the best possible state by the time that the trail takes placeParticular attention is being paid to the needs street crime victims and witnesses, in particular providing them with the necessary information and support to see them through the judicial process.