'The Laws Review: An independent review of the criminal justice system in relation to the response and management of domestic abuse, rape and other sexual assault cases' is an independent review of Jersey’s criminal justice system.
It has taken place as part of the Government of Jersey’s work to implement the recommendations of the Taskforce on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
The review, conducted by UK Barrister Eleanor Laws KC, known as “The Laws Review”, is an independent review of Jersey’s criminal justice system in relation to the response and management of domestic abuse, rape and other sexual assault cases.
The Laws Review builds on the work of the VAWG Taskforce and puts forward 19 recommendations which aim to improve outcomes for victim-survivors, defendants, and justice.
Terms of reference for the independent criminal justice review
This document details the purpose, framework, scope and methodology of the independent review of the criminal justice in relation to domestic abuse, rape and other sexual assault cases.
These terms of reference were agreed by the key stakeholders in the criminal justice system in Jersey that participated in the review.
Terms of reference for the independent VAWG criminal justice review
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