Criminal Justice

Confidence in data for efficient investigations

Central to achieving the aim of 'joined-up' justice within the Criminal Justice System (CJS) and the work the Ministry of Justice are driving forward, is the creation of a secure network where information is available to all appropriate personnel via internet-based casework applications.

Secure sharing of electronic case file information across the CJS means:

• Less duplication
• Faster results
• Greater accuracy
• Improved investigations

Good quality data within the CJS is vital for this goal. Confidence in the accuracy of names and addresses held on an individual is integral to moving effective information through the justice system.

Experian QAS solutions are already in use across all 52 UK police forces enabling

• Data capture
• Verification of name and address information
• Data quality management
• Tracing individuals

This is helping with crime recording, custody and case preparation. The ultimate result is to improve the time taken to bring individuals to justice.

Experian QAS is the PITO accredited address management solution for the Police under the NSPIS GIS Enabling agreement with Northgate Information Services.