Police take part in UK rape investigation scheme

Jersey has been hosting key training sessions for investigators of rape and serious sexual assault offences, as part of a UK initiative.

Operation Soteria was launched in June 2021 to address concerns in the UK regarding sexual offences and increasing violence against women and girls.

Investigators took part in training, with senior leaders consulting the UK operation's joint unit to strengthen Jersey's enforcement plan.

Det Supt Alison Fossey, from States of Jersey Police, said tackling violence against women and girls was "one of our key areas to focus on".

"To that end we are implementing Operation Soteria which is an ambitious programme of work to transform the way that rape investigations and prosecutions are handled and progressed, with a focus on investigating the suspect rather than the victim," she said.

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