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The scale and scope of a full thematic inspection of domestic abuse would be considerable. The complex issues that arise in this area extend beyond policing and involve wider criminal justice system issues, and as such there would be greater benefit in some of the themes being explored as a piece of joint inspection activity with other scrutiny bodies. A staged approach to inspection is therefore planned, with the first stage being conducted by HMICS within the 2021-2022 scrutiny year, with further stages to follow thereafter. The aim of Phase I of the domestic abuse inspection will be to assess the state, efficiency and effectiveness of Police Scotland’s response to domestic abuse, with a focus on the user experience of victims who report to the police.