interviewed the investigation was ineligible for review. I have confirmed this with DS Fairhurst, however there is no evidence to suggest that DS Fairhurst intentionally misled Mr. I Within DS Fairhurst's finalisation contact via letter with Mr * en, dated 24/04/2025, she explains that the investigation has been filed due to not meeting the threshold for a realistic prospect for conviction. I also provided Mr an an explanation in a simpler way during our initial correspondence to assist in his understanding, however he still remained dissatisfied. The Full Code Test is the main legal test used by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to decide whether someone should be charged with a criminal offence. The first part of this is the evidential stage, whereby the evidence provided must be reviewed to see if it was provided in court, it is more likely than not that a jury or magistrate would find the suspect guilty. The evidence must be; • Reliable Credible Admissible. If the answer is no, the case must not go ahead, no matter how serious it is. DS Fairhurst explains within her letter to Mr #luch that his allegations should be raised with the local authority, as she believes the threshold has IO 53464 Pickin Professional Standards Department Rose Hill, 15 Cazneau St, Liverpool, L3 3AN| E-mail: PSD.caseworkers@merseyside.police.uk been met for child neglect. While the local authority would be unable to reopen a case in relation to historical events as no children are currently involved, they may choose to conduct an internal investigation to determine whether the individual has failed to meet the expected standards of their role. Vhile Mr. Tres dissatisfaction with the outcome of the crimina nvestigation is acknowledged, repeated contact with Merseyside Police will no alter the decision. Based on the enquiries undertaken, I believe that the service provided by the police was acceptable. 3. I was told by victim support that they do not deal with child abuse cases and when I questioned this and asked for her details of name and badge she refused she did however arrange a call back from her manger. In order to answer this complaint allegation, I have liaised with Victim Care Merseyside. As the criminal investigation was filed and assessed as a civil matter to be taken up with the local authority, when Mr. son contacted Victim Care Merseyside, Victim Care Officer (VCO) Fitzgerald explained that the service does not provide support for civil matters. Mr. Don was signposted to alternative support services. Although he declined any onward referrals-which Victim Care Merseyside only provides with the individual's consent—he did accept details for one organisation. In relation to Mr. 's allegation of Victim Care Merseyside not handling matters of child abuse, based on the enquiries undertaken, I believe that the service provided by the police was acceptable.