This resource is from the Reports section. This page contains the MPA Rape Scrutiny Report, a performance scrutiny carried out by the Authority on the subject of rape investigation and victim care.

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The MPA Rape Scrutiny Report

This Rape scrutiny report is the first performance scrutiny carried out by the Authority and is on the subject of rape investigation and victim care. The MPA decided in July 2001 that in order to help carry out its responsibilities for monitoring the performance of the MPS and for securing continuous improvement, that it would undertake in-depth projects, or scrutinies, into specific aspects of MPS performance.

A panel of five members of the Authority heard evidence from key people who had views on rape investigation and victim care. In addition, written evidence was gathered from organisations across London and from a victim questionnaire. The panel also visited victim referral centres and attended two conferences on the subject of rape.

From all of the evidence heard, the panel has made 38 recommendations aimed at improving rape investigation and victim care. These recommendations are made in the areas of: direct service provision; structures and systems in place for investigating rape; and specific crime categories and victim groups. The recommendations are summarised in chapter 5.

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• Rape scrutiny report

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