Specialist rape investigation units: South Wales Police journey to higher charging rates, faster investigations and better victim experience

11th July 2023Detective Chief Superintendent Phil Sparrow, South Wales Police 1 Comment

Police forces in England and Wales have yet to find a way of resolving low rape charging rates and poor victim experiences, but creating specialist rape investigation units is frequently proposed as part of the solution; Det Ch Supt Phil Sparrow of South Wales Police, and Operation Soteria joint academic lead Professor Katrin Hohl, explore how the Soteria approach to specialism has helped the force climb to the top of rape charging rate table, and discuss why distinguishing between ‘dedicated’ and ‘specialist’ units matters.

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