Press Releases
Date
Outline
09/08/2007
CPS Derbyshire area retraction regarding the case of Robert Dockerill
This press release from CPS Derbyshire contains a retraction of some incorrect information in our previous press release
17/06/2007
Verdict announced in Derby stabbing case
A Jury at Nottingham Crown Court has today found Dale Assani guilty of the murder of Kiers Donaldson.
17/05/2007
Long Eaton college leads the way
Students from Wilsthorpe Business and Enterprise College in Long Eaton have been pioneering an innovative lesson that aims to help young people in Derbyshire better understand the criminal justice system.
04/05/2007
Former teacher sentenced for child porn offences
A former councillor, prospective Parliamentary candidate, and head of sixth form at Loughborough Grammar School has today been sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court.
16/04/2007
Groundbreaking TV link helps secure prosecution
A former paramedic has today pleaded guilty to theft after his elderly victim was prepared to give evidence via a live TV link from his home following an application to Derby Crown Court by the county's Crown Prosecution Service.
12/04/2007
Derbyshire CPS secures second highest ever confiscation order
Derbyshire Crown Prosecution Service has today successfully applied to confiscate £567,000 from a conman who stole from around 200 elderly and vulnerable victims.
04/04/2007
Life sentence for teenager who murdered his mother's boyfriend
Michael Williamson has today been sentenced to life imprisonment at Derby Crown Court for the murder of Adrian Roe. He must serve at least nine years before being eligible for parole.
23/03/2007
Drink driver jailed after killing motor cyclist
A driver who caused the death of a motorcyclist after losing control of his car while over the legal drink drive limit was yesterday sentenced to six and a half years imprisonment at Derby Crown Court.
01/03/2007
Launch of conditional cautioning in Derbyshire
Conditional cautioning has today been launched in Derbyshire for all 'A' Division cases.
27/02/2007
Securing justice for disabled people in Derbyshire
The Crown Prosecution Service has today launched its policy on prosecuting disability hate crime.
09/01/2007
Sobering start to the New Year for Chesterfield motorists
Lawyers at Chesterfield magistrates' court are once again experiencing a busy start to the New Year as motorists arrested by police for drink-driving offences over the Christmas period now find themselves paying - literally - for their crime.
14/12/2006
CPS seeks views on road traffic prosecutions
The Crown Prosecution Service has launched a public consultation on road traffic offences, seeking views on how offences are prosecuted and the service it offers to victims and witnesses.
04/12/2006
Racist crime prosecutions on the increase
Figures released today by Derbyshire Crown Prosecution Service show that the number of perpetrators of racially and religiously aggravated crime being prosecuted in the county's courts has continued to rise.
01/12/2006
Conviction of Gilbert Goddard
Gilbert Goddard has today been found guilty at Derby Crown Court of rape and sexual assault. This follows guilty verdicts yesterday on one charge of sexual activity with a child, and a further charge of sexual assault.
10/11/2006
Latest defendant in Operation Carnival sentenced
Shaun Banfield was yesterday sentenced at Derby Crown Court to four and a half years' imprisonment.
16/10/2006
Driver guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
A jury at Derby Crown Court has today found Ahsan Mushtaq guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.
12/10/2006
Conviction of Glenroy Reid
A jury at Nottingham Crown Court has today found Glenroy Reid guilty of the murder of Simeon Grignon.
12/10/2006
Jail sentence for quad bike driver
A disqualified driver who caused the death of a three year old girl after taking her for a ride on a quad bike has today been sentenced to four years imprisonment at Derby Crown Court.
10/10/2006
Record number of prosecutions in Derbyshire's courts
Derbyshire Crown Prosecution Service experienced its busiest ever year, as a record number of people were prosecuted in the county's courts.
06/10/2006
CPS caseworker shortlisted for national award
A caseworker at Derbyshire CPS has been shortlisted for the national Justice Awards.
08/09/2006
Clergyman jailed for forgery offences
A Charlesworth minister guilty of two counts of forgery has today been sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court to a community punishment order for 240 hours. He was also ordered to pay £4,000 costs.
17/08/2006
Pensioners receive substantial jail sentence
Two pensioners are today facing a substantial spell in jail after being sentenced for repeatedly sexually abusing a young girl over a period of four years.
21/07/2006
Derbyshire uses its first ever intermediary
Derbyshire CPS recently used its first ever intermediary in a court case to help secure justice for a victim with learning difficulties.
28/06/2006
More support for child victims and witnesses
Derbyshire Crown Prosecution Service has launched the first public policy statement outlining the support available to children who are victims or witnesses of crime.
12/05/2006
CPS publishes summary of performance information in key areas of business
People in Derbyshire now have the opportunity to find out more information about how their prosecution service is performing.
03/04/2006
New rights for victims of crime come into force
From today, victims of crime in Derbyshire have the legal right to be informed about the progress of their case and be given information on local support services, thanks to the new Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.
07/02/2006
Working for the communities of North Derbyshire
A new unit that aims to improve the service offered to victims and witnesses of crime in north Derbyshire was officially opened yesterday by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Ken Macdonald QC and Chief Constable David Coleman.
23/01/2006
CPS begins monthly publication of case outcomes
From today, Derbyshire residents will have the opportunity to find out more information regarding the outcome of criminal cases prosecuted in the county.
03/01/2006
A new year, a new way of working
The police and the CPS today launched the 'statutory' Charging scheme in Derbyshire - 'the biggest single step change in criminal justice in a generation'.
13/12/2005
CPS responds to report on performance
Derbyshire Crown Prosecution Service has welcomed an independent report assessing its performance for 2004-2005.
11/11/2005
Getting tough on racist crime
Figures released today by Derbyshire Crown Prosecution Service show that more perpetrators of racially aggravated crime are being prosecuted in the county's courts than ever before.
01/11/2005
Beating the bogus caller
A presentation to members of the Eckington Over 60s Club provided valuable advice on how they could avoid becoming the next victim of a distraction burglary.
21/10/2005
Success of domestic violence court in Derby
The Government has announced this week that due to the success of the seven pilot Domestic Violence Courts, including the one in Derby, there are to be 18 more opened throughout England and Wales, and a continued focus on the existing seven.
30/08/2005
Taking the profit out of crime
Prosecutors in Derbyshire have successfully recovered over £2.5 million acquired as a result of criminal activity in the space of just twelve months.
16/08/2005
Cracking down on football hooligans
Football hooligans who cause trouble in or around grounds in the coming season have been warned they risk losing their passports.
03/06/2005
Improved service for victims and witnesses in Chesterfield
Victims and witnesses of crime in Chesterfield will now receive specialist support and information following the introduction of a dedicated Witness Care Unit in the town.
01/02/2005
Guidance on the use of force by householders against intruders
Guidance for householders on the force they can use to tackle intruders was published jointly today by the Association of Chief Police Officers and the Crown Prosecution Service.
18/01/2005
Race hate crime prosecutions in Derbyshire remain static
Derbyshire's Chief Crown Prosecutor, Brian Gunn, today urged victims of racially motivated crime to come forward and report any offences committed against them.