Investigation

Question 1

Timing for sex offence investigation

Answer 1

Acute - within 7 days
Non Acute - 7 days to 6 months
Historic - over 6 months

Question 2

In acute cases victims should be told to refrain from what before the medical examination?

Answer 2

Eating or drinking
Going to the toilet
Washing or showering
Washing their hands or biting their nails
Changing clothes
Smoking
Brushing or combing their hair
Brushing their teeth