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Follow-up report on the management of time limits

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  • Follow-up thematic report on the management of time limits
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Inspection reports, Follow-up reports

28th February 2017

The aim of this inspection was to review and assess the effectiveness COPFS investigation and prosecution of High Court sexual crimes having particular regard to: the effectiveness of procedures, processes and systems in ensuring cases are progressed expeditiously; the quality and thoroughness of the investigation; and the individual needs of the victims.

Related Links

  • Thematic report on the management of time limits

Additional

  • Chief Inspector's Foreword
  • Part 1 – Introduction And Background
  • Part 2 – Progress Against Recommendations
  • Part 3 – Overview
  • Footnotes

  • Chief Inspector's Foreword
  • Part 1 – Introduction And Background
  • Part 2 – Progress Against Recommendations
  • Part 3 – Overview
  • Footnotes

Part 1: Introduction And Background

1. It is the practice of the Inspectorate to conduct follow-up inspections to promote improvement and assess the effectiveness of recommendations and their outcomes.

2. This report details the findings of the Inspectorate's follow-up review of the Thematic Report on the Management of Time Limits, published in February 2015.

3. The aim of this follow-up review is to assess and report on the progress that has been made against our recommendations.

Methodology

  • Follow-up interviews.
  • Analysis of COPFS data.
  • Review of practices, procedures and policies.
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