Agenda item

The Panel considered a report of the Police and Crime Commissioner which outlined the findings of the recent inspections conducted by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) that have required a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) comment as follows:

•              A joint thematic inspection of the police and Crown Prosecution Service’s response to rape - Phase two: Post-charge.

The Head of Private Office noted that, going forward, the PCC had sought further assurance in terms of victims communications, the Police role in terms of ‘bad character’ evidence and enabling victims to give their personal statements at the earliest opportunity.

Councillor R Potts noted the report was not Durham-specific, the Head of Private Office confirmed that was correct.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.