Law Commission report, 2015, 136

The report looks at the design of the criminal justice system with regard to its impact on complainants/victims of sexual violence. It considers how sex offences are prosecuted, including pre-trial and trial matters and the role of the jury and proposes a specialist court for sexual violence. (Publisher information). The Law Commission makes 82 recommendations under the following headings: Part B: Courts - The court experience for complainants; Court specialisation; The fact-finder in sexual violence cases. Part C: Alternatives to trial - Assessment of cases entering the alternative process; Alternative process; Review and protections; Oversight functions and body; Pilot programme. Part D: Support for victims. Part A is the Introduction. Record #4889