So my officer has written up my case, and sent it to the evidence review officer, he has reviewed the case file and believes there is sufficient evidence to send this to the gatekeeper.
This means that the Detective Inspector will then review the case file and they will decide if there is a realistic prospect of conviction to send this to the Crown Prosecutor Service. I'll have an answer from them in a few weeks ideally.
If it does go to the CPS, I have to go to court. They will put measures in place but I have to either see him or hear his voice, at the very minimum I have to be there for the plea hearing.
If it doesn't go to the CPS, he gets away with it.
I have my ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) as my support but typically, I got the email last Friday and shes been on holiday all week! In terms of any other support, no. I'm on my own.
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