Author: Emma Guy

The police inspectorate recently published its report on progress in delivering a new model for investigating rape and serious sexual offences, known as Operation Soteria. In 2021, 19 early adopter forces began implementing Soteria in place via the National Operating Model. In May 2023, the then Home Secretary commissioned His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services to carry out an inspection using the powers under section 54(2B) of the Police Act 1996. The report outlines progress from 9 early adopter forces to evaluate the progress of Operation Soteria. Described as a “game-changer” by police personnel, the programme is supposed to improve how…

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