- The Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Anthony Rogers, has expressed "exceptional frustration" over the poor quality of letters sent to crime victims.
- An inspection revealed that only 36.9 per cent of letters issued under the Victim Communication and Liaison scheme meet basic standards, despite the issue being raised in 2018 and 2020.
- One example involved a 17-year-old rape victim receiving a graphic letter detailing her assault and explaining why no charges would be brought.
- Mr Rogers criticised the letters for often containing dense legal jargon, failing to clearly explain decisions, and occasionally misspelling victims' names, calling for "something to change".
- He has set a target for the CPS to ensure 70 per cent of letters meet minimum standards by July 2027.
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