http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/The latest headlines and articles from the Crown Prosecution Service(c) 2009, Crown Prosecution Service. All rights reserved.5The 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.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/103_12/Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:40:45 GMT2012-01-30T12:40:45Z2012-01-30T12:40:45Z32falsehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2012-01-30T13:29:36.617ZA 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.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/three_men_convicted_in_first_prosecution_for_stirring_up_hatred_on_grounds_of_sexual_orientation/Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:20:45 GMT2012-01-20T15:20:45Z2012-01-20T15:20:45Z31truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2012-01-23T10:00:43.168ZThe 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.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/101_12/Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:37:00 GMT2012-01-19T10:37:00Z2012-01-19T10:37:00Z30truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2012-01-19T13:00:19.902ZThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) triumphed at the global Learning Awards event, which was attended by nearly 500 people and attracted entries from 20 countries. The gala evening, held at the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in London's Mayfair on 10 November, saw 16 award categories producing a record 39 winners all showcasing the strength, range and quality of e-learning.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/130-11/Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-12-06T00:00:00Z2011-12-06T00:00:00Z29truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-12-07T13:07:08.991ZRatcliffe-on-Soar report finds that CPS did not deliberately withhold information in prosecution casehttp://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/129-11/Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:21:27 GMT2011-12-06T09:21:27Z2011-12-06T09:21:27Z28truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2012-01-04T10:52:30.039ZThe Crown Prosecution Service is successfully prosecuting more cases than ever of offences of violence against women and girls.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/128_11/Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:43:12 GMT2011-11-22T10:43:12Z2011-11-22T10:43:12Z27truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-11-23T12:25:17.876ZThe Crown Prosecution Service is successfully prosecuting more cases than ever of offences of violence against women and girls.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/successful_prosecutions_for_violence_against_women_and_girls_up_by_6500_cases_in_2010-11/Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:47:25 GMT2011-11-22T09:47:25Z2011-11-22T09:47:25Z26truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-11-22T10:15:03.006ZA former magistrates' court administrative officer has today admitted taking a £500 bribe to "get rid" of a speeding charge. This is the first prosecution and conviction under the Bribery Act 2010.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/127_11/Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:40:40 GMT2011-10-14T10:40:40Z2011-10-14T10:40:40Z25truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-10-14T10:01:00.691Z"The justification for the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is often cited as a tradition, an initiation into adulthood or a religious practice. It is in fact, a serious crime which carries a maximum penalty of 14 years' imprisonment." says Manjula Nayee, Senior Policy Advisor at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/126_11/Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:55:23 GMT2011-09-07T12:55:23Z2011-09-07T12:55:23Z24truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-09-07T12:27:26.242ZKeir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, today announced that Margaret Moran, former Member of Parliament for Luton South, has been summonsed to appear at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on 19 September 2011 to face 21 charges in relation to claims she made for parliamentary expenses.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/125_11/Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-09-06T00:00:00Z2011-09-06T00:00:00Z23truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-09-07T08:30:46.668ZThe Crown Prosecution Service has decided that it is no longer appropriate to continue the case against Rebecca Leighton, charged with criminal damage intending to endanger life following unexplained deaths at Stepping Hill Hospital, Greater Manchester.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/124_11/Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-09-02T00:00:00Z2011-09-02T00:00:00Z22truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-09-02T15:25:09.759ZThe Crown Prosecution Service has decided that Munir Yakub Patel should be prosecuted under the Bribery Act 2010 in relation to allegations of misconduct during his employment at Redbridge Magistrates' Court, Ilford, London. He is the first person to be prosecuted under the new Act.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/123_11/Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-08-31T00:00:00Z2011-08-31T00:00:00Z21truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-09-01T10:08:33.330ZThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided that George Collier should be charged with gross negligence manslaughter in relation to the death of Meg Burgess on 26 July 2008 in Prestatyn, Wales.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/122_11/Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-08-05T00:00:00Z2011-08-05T00:00:00Z20truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-08-09T08:50:21.422ZThe Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, has asked retired High Court judge Sir Christopher Rose to conduct the independent inquiry into issues arising out of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station protest cases.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/121_11/Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-07-13T00:00:00Z2011-07-13T00:00:00Z19truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982Z"Rape and domestic violence victims should be confident in reporting abuse without fear of prosecution if they are later pressured into retracting the allegation, following the publication of new CPS guidance today," said Keir Starmer QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/120_11/Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:53:31 GMT2011-07-07T12:53:31Z2011-07-07T12:53:31Z18truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZThe Crown Prosecution Service is extending its service for bereaved families at court, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, has announced.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/119-11_dpp_responds_to_louise_casey_s_report/Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-07-06T00:00:00Z2011-07-06T00:00:00Z17truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZThe Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, has written to the legal representatives of 20 protestors convicted of conspiracy to commit aggravated trespass after a protest at Ratcliffe on Soar power station, inviting them to appeal the convictions.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/dpp_urges_defence_to_appeal_convictions_of_ratcliffe_on_soar_protestors/Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:57:18 GMT2011-04-18T10:57:18Z2011-04-18T10:57:18Z16truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZWomen in England and Wales are still more at risk of crime in their own homes than anywhere else, the Director of Public Prosecutions said in a speech today entitled 'Domestic Violence: the facts, the issues, the future'.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/117_11/Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-04-12T00:00:00Z2011-04-12T00:00:00Z15truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided not to consent to a request from an individual to begin a prosecution of BT Group Plc and Phorm Inc in relation to alleged unlawful interception of internet browsing data.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/116_11/Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-04-08T00:00:00Z2011-04-08T00:00:00Z14truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is today launching a new scheme for the delivery of prosecution services in court. All advocates undertaking prosecution work in the Crown Court (and Higher Courts) from October must be members of new, quality-controlled CPS Advocate Panels.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/115_11/Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-03-31T00:00:00Z2011-03-31T00:00:00Z13truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZToday, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Keir Starmer QC, and the Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Richard Alderman, issued joint guidance for prosecutors on the Bribery Act 2010.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/114_11/Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-03-30T00:00:00Z2011-03-30T00:00:00Z12truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZFormer MP Philip Woolas will not be prosecuted in relation to statements he made about an opponent during the 2010 General Election in Oldham East and Saddleworth.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/113_11/Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-03-21T00:00:00Z2011-03-21T00:00:00Z11truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today authorised the UK Border Agency's London Immigration Crime Team to charge two Church of England clergy with conspiring to facilitate unlawful immigration.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/112_11/Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:02:22 GMT2011-03-15T12:02:22Z2011-03-15T12:02:22Z10truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided that the prosecution of three men for the killing of private detective Daniel Morgan in 1987 cannot continue.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/111_11/Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-03-11T00:00:00Z2011-03-11T00:00:00Z9truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZProsecutors are 'still in the foothills' when it comes to prosecuting disability hate crime, the DPP Keir Starmer QC said today (Wednesday ) in a speech to Sussex Law School's 'Issues in Criminal Justice’ series at the University of Sussex.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/110_11/Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-03-02T00:00:00Z2011-03-02T00:00:00Z8truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZThree Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service managers will face charges of manslaughter by gross negligence for the deaths of four firefighters in a warehouse in Atherstone-on-Stour in 2007, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/108_11/Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-02-28T00:00:00Z2011-02-28T00:00:00Z7truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZRajib Karim, a software engineer for British Airways (BA), was found guilty today at Woolwich Crown Court of involvement in preparing a "chilling plan" to blow up a passenger plane.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/109-11/Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-02-28T00:00:00Z2011-02-28T00:00:00Z6truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZCotswold Geotechnical Holdings has today become the first company to be convicted of the new offence of corporate manslaughter.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/107_11/Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-02-15T00:00:00Z2011-02-15T00:00:00Z5truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZIndividuals who retract truthful allegations of rape or domestic violence out of fear are less likely to be prosecuted under proposed new guidance for prosecutors on the offence of perverting the course of justice, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, said today. But individuals who make malicious false allegations should know they risk prosecution, he said.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/106_11/Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-02-10T00:00:00Z2011-02-10T00:00:00Z4truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised charges of conspiracy to obtain and accept corrupt payments and also conspiracy to cheat against Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif, Salman Butt and Mazhar Majeed.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/105_11/Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-02-04T00:00:00Z2011-02-04T00:00:00Z3truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZFive men have now been charged with stirring up hatred on the grounds of sexual orientation, in the first prosecution of its kind since legislation came into force in March 2010.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/104-11/Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:55:47 GMT2011-01-28T17:55:47Z2011-01-28T17:55:47Z2truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has established a specialist Appeals Unit that will take on new cases in the appeal courts, including all work involving the Criminal Cases Review Commission and Unduly Lenient Sentences.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/103_11/Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-01-26T00:00:00Z2011-01-26T00:00:00Z1truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982ZThe Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, has today agreed that the Crown Prosecution Service will conduct a comprehensive assessment of all material in the possession of the Metropolitan Police Service relating to phone hacking, following developments in the civil courts.http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/press_releases/102_11/Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011-01-14T00:00:00Z2011-01-14T00:00:00Z0truehttp://news.ultrafast.co.uk/press_releases/rss/2011-07-19T09:48:17.982Z