The Crown Prosecution Service announced a nationwide policy to assign a dedicated liaison officer to every domestic abuse victim.

What it means

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in England and Wales has announced a new policy to assign a dedicated liaison officer to every victim of domestic abuse nationwide. This officer will act as a single point of contact, providing support and updates throughout the criminal justice process. The announcement was made by the Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, as part of broader efforts to improve the experience of domestic abuse victims in the justice system.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

This claim is based directly on an official government press release from the CPS and the Attorney General's office, making it a primary source. The policy is a concrete commitment, though details on implementation and funding are not specified in the announcement.

How new

The announcement was made on the day of this highlight (within hours), so it is genuinely new.

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