Press Releases
Date
Outline
12/03/2013
Under the spotlight: perverting the course of justice and wasting police time in cases involving allegedly false rape and domestic violence allegations
The first ever study by the Crown Prosecution Service into so-called false allegations of rape and domestic violence is being published today by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
28/01/2013
DPP publishes new Code for Crown Prosecutors following public consultation
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer, QC, has today published a new edition of the Code for Crown Prosecutors, the overarching document that guides prosecutors and police in deciding whether or not to charge a suspect.
20/12/2012
Joint enterprise guidance published
The Director of Public Prosecutions has today published guidance that explains how charging decisions are made following crimes involving two or more participants in what is known as joint enterprise.
19/12/2012
DPP launches public consultation on prosecutions involving social media communications
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, has today published interim guidelines setting out the approach prosecutors should take in cases involving communications sent via social media.
27/09/2012
DPP invites responses to proposed new guidance on driving offences
Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, has today launched a public consultation on guidance about the most serious driving offences, including death by careless or dangerous driving.
13/09/2012
DPP launches final guidelines for prosecutors on cases affecting the media following public consultation
Following a public consultation, Keir Starmer QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has today published final guidelines on the approach prosecutors should take when assessing the public interest in cases affecting the media.
19/07/2012
DPP invites responses to proposed new Code for Crown Prosecutors
Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, has today launched a consultation on a proposed new edition of the Code for Crown Prosecutors (the Code). The Code is the overarching document that all prosecutors follow in deciding whether or not a suspect should be charged.
17/07/2012
'Olympic' dance fraudster sentenced for deception
A Northamptonshire man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a scam that led 75 local children to believe they would be dancing at the closing ceremony at the Olympic Games – described by CPS East Midlands Senior Crown Prosecutor Ben Samples as ‘callous and deceitful’.
05/07/2012
Victims' families will be asked for views on rape charges linked to murder following Clough campaign
Families of victims will be consulted on whether rape charges linked to murder should be prosecuted, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC has announced in guidance to prosecutors issued today.
03/07/2012
Closer working on prosecution cases involving undercover police officers as agreement is signed between investigators and prosecutors
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) to ensure consistent and thorough handling of cases involving undercover officers where there may be a criminal prosecution has been signed by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
03/07/2012
DPP invites defence to appeal convictions of Drax Power Station protestors
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, has invited 29 individuals convicted following the Drax Power Station protest in 2008 to appeal against their convictions. This protest involved the former undercover officer Mark Kennedy.
18/04/2012
DPP launches public consultation on cases affecting the media
Keir Starmer QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has today published interim guidelines on the approach prosecutors should take when assessing the public interest in cases affecting the media.
16/04/2012
Convicted terrorist to help authorities - joint CPS and MPS statement
The Crown Prosecution Service can reveal that a UK convicted terrorist has, for the first time, entered into an agreement with the CPS to give evidence in a trial against other alleged terrorists. Strict reporting restrictions on this matter have now been lifted.
28/03/2012
Football lead top prosecutor urges clubs to stop their fans singing abusive chants
The Crown Prosecution Service's lead sports prosecutor is today (Wednesday) asking sports authorities to help stamp out racist chants from the sidelines. Nick Hawkins is also calling for education on the use of social media and how offences can be easily prosecuted, to serve as a warning to those who may think that their Twitter account provides anonymity or protection from the law.
06/03/2012
DPP issues guidance to prosecutors in public protest cases
Keir Starmer QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has today issued Crown Prosecution Service prosecutors with new guidance on dealing with people who may have committed an offence during a protest or demonstration.
14/02/2012
CPS recovers all assets from Darwin fraud case
The Crown Prosecution Service has recovered more than half a million pounds from Anne Darwin in connection with the insurance fraud over her husband’s faked death.
14/02/2012
Stronger CPS cases in hate crime lead to increase in guilty pleas
The CPS is prosecuting more hate crimes, more successfully and with more defendants pleading guilty than ever before.
30/01/2012
London's top prosecutor challenges social assumptions on rape victims
The capital's Chief Crown Prosecutor is calling for a greater debate on ways in which society can challenge, combat and dispel the assumptions and myths associated with rape victims.
20/01/2012
Three men convicted in first prosecution for stirring up hatred on grounds of sexual orientation
A landmark case has today seen three men convicted of stirring up hatred against the gay community by distributing leaflets calling for the death of homosexuals.
19/01/2012
CPS announces appointments to new Advocate Panels
The anxious wait is over today for barristers and solicitors from around England and Wales who applied to join the new Crown Prosecution Service Advocate Panel.
