Labour Proposes Police Prosecuting Powers for Domestic Abuse Cases

The Labour Party aims to expedite justice in domestic abuse cases by granting police the authority to prosecute, bypassing CPS delays.

Police will be able to prosecute domestic abusers without CPS approval under Labour's new plan.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve charging rates and reduce case delays.
Labour's charging commission, led by Dame Vera Baird, proposes a statutory duty for better collaboration between police and CPS.
Six police forces will initially pilot the scheme, with plans for a national rollout if successful.
The proposals also include giving victims the right to specialist support advisers in court.