Latest changes – rape and sexual offences

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The Crown Prosecution Service have published Easy read victims' guides for victims of rape or serious sexual assault which provides information on support available from the point a crime is committed through to the end of the criminal justice process.

Links updated to latest versions of the following PDFs.

• Briefing note – For police first responders to a report of rape or sexual assault
• Annex A – Gathering evidence for rape and sexual offence investigations

Rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) actions guidance document link added.

Publication of new briefing advice for first responders.

Addition of links to
•Police investigators’ tool kit for addressing consent and associated myths in rape cases.
•Tool kit for police supervisors and managers: Addressing consent and associated myths in rape investigations and prosecutions.

Remove links to toolkits.

Addition of holding pages for Major investigation and public protection > Rape and sexual offences, pointing to current live content.