The digital consent forms can be used for complainants in any criminal investigation but are most likely to be used in rape and sexual assault cases, where complainants often know the suspect. (AP)Police in the UK have caused outrage by telling women who allege rape that their complaints might not be investigated unless they agree to first hand over their mobile phones and laptops. “The Crown Prosecution Service is insisting on digital strip searches of victims that are unnecessary and violate their rights,” he added. The digital consent forms can be used for complainants in any criminal investigation but are most likely to be used in rape and sexual assault cases, where complainants often know the suspect. The CPS launched a review of every live rape and serious sexual assault prosecution in England and Wales and, along with police, has implemented an improvement plan to try to fix failings in the system.

Source: The Telegraph April 29, 2019 19:41 UTC