Policy for Prosecuting Cases of Domestic Abuse (2024)

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The purpose of this policy is to explain the approach of the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in taking prosecutorial decisions in respect of offences arising from domestic abuse, as well as the assistance available to support victims and witnesses in these cases.

This Policy should be read in conjunction with the Code for Prosecutors and other PPS policies which include the PPS Victims and Witnesses Policy.