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25/02/2013

Op Razorback Receives National Recognition

Operation Razorback has received national recognition after 18 people are sentenced for their role in a wide-spread conspiracy to breach the UK’s immigration law through ‘sham marriages’ in Pakistan. After being recognised as a CPS “Success of the Month”, both the lawyer Clare Stevens and Paralegal Officer Steve Jackson will be thanked by the Director of Public Prosecutions.

21/02/2013

Mirfield Man’s Killers Sentenced to 47 years in Jail

At Leeds Crown Court Joe Church and Arron Smith were sentenced today to 25 and 22 years respectively for the murder of Josh Hirst at his parents’ house in Mirfield on 3 August 2012. Kirsty Rainford received 21 months after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing to assisting an offender.

15/02/2013

Man Charged with Murder of Antiques Dealer Peter Battle

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today authorised Humberside Police to charge Graham Richardson, 26, with the murder of 56 year old antiques dealer Peter Battle.

04/02/2013

Incident in Brudenell Road Leeds: Three to appear in Court

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised West Yorkshire Police to issue a summons against Mohammed Khalil Anwar in connection with an incident in Brudenell Road, Leeds on 18 August 2012 in which two young children were seriously injured. Two other men, Mohammad Jamil Anwar and Raja Ansar Khan have, been charged with perverting the course of justice in connection with the same incident.

31/01/2013

Crimes Against the Elderly: A Lawyer's Personal Experience

Lawyers regularly read victims statements and present them to a court to ensure the judge, jury or magistrates understand the impact on the victim. But this impact is brought home when a lawyer’s relative becomes the victim.

21/01/2013

Sham marriage network sentenced to 26 years imprisonment

Eighteen members of a well organised and professional sham marriage network have today been sentenced to a total of 26 years imprisonment.

11/01/2013

Two Charged with the Murder of Church Organist Alan Greaves

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today authorised South Yorkshire Police to charge Ashley Foster, 21, and Jonathan Bowling, 22, with the murder of 68 year old church organist Alan Greaves.

11/01/2013

Chief Prosecutor Urges Victims of Domestic Violence to Come Forward

Chief Crown Prosecutor Martin Goldman is renewing his appeal to victims of domestic violence, to reflect on 2012 and to see the New Year as a new start. He is urging victims to have the confidence to make a call to the police and put the whole weight of the criminal justice system behind them.

06/01/2013

Two Convicted of "Appalling Catalogue of Abuse Against Young Girls"

Michael Quinn, Senior District Crown Prosecutor, CPS Yorkshire and Humberside said: "Shazad Rehman and Bilal Hussain have today been convicted of an appalling catalogue of abuse against young girls.

06/01/2013

Two People Charged in Relation to the Death of a Child in Bradford

Malcolm Taylor of CPS Yorkshire and Humberside's Complex Casework Unit said:

03/01/2013

Sheffield Law students benefit from CPS insight

The Crown Prosecution Service has leant its support to Sheffield Law School to give students an insight to life as a prosecutor.

18/12/2012

South Yorkshire GP Sentenced to Eleven Years for Sex Assaults

Roger Woodward, Senior Crown Prosecutor in CPS Yorkshire and Humberside's Complex Casework Unit, said: "Gousul Islam was a family doctor - and as such he was placed in a position of absolute trust.

05/12/2012

Hull Drink Banning Orders Success Recognised

The successful implementation of Drink Banning Orders in hull has been recognised by the CPS nationally.

15/11/2012

Jordan Sheard Charged with Manslaughter of Steven Simpson

The Crown Prosecution Service in South Yorkshire has authorised South Yorkshire Police to charge Jordan Sheard (19) with the manslaughter of Steven Simpson.

10/11/2012

Wakefield Double Murderer Gets Life Sentence

Helen Sanderson, District Crown Prosecutor with CPS Yorkshire and Humberside, said: "Kimberley Frank and her friend Samantha Sykes died as a result of a sustained, brutal and frenzied attack. Ahmad Otak could not accept that his relationship with Kimberley's sister was over and decided to take revenge in the most appalling way imaginable.

16/10/2012

Jamie Stuart's Killer Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Danny Parr (23) has today been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years for the murder of Jamie Stuart.

12/10/2012

DPP Decision in Reponse to Hillsborough Report

CPS announces decision following the publication of the Hillsborough Report

10/10/2012

CPS Prizewinner Announced

The winner of the CPS Criminal Law Prize, in association with University of Bradford Law School, was announced today.

01/10/2012

Scott Hobson Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter of his Mother

Scott Hobson (32) has today pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his mother Margaret Hobson. Mrs Hobson was killed on 18 May 2012 at her home in Walkley, Sheffield.

17/09/2012

CPS to attend North Yorkshire Community Safety Roadshows

CPS Yorkshire and Humberside will be attending a series of Community Safety Roadshows in September and October, organised by the North Yorkshire Police Authority.

07/09/2012

CPS Prosecutors Tackle Crime Against Businesses in Wakefield

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has got together with local business initiative Wakefield Area Business Against Crime (WBAC), West Yorkshire Police and Wakefield Metropolitan District Council Anti-Social Behaviour Unit to exclude persistent offenders from local businesses in the Wakefield District.

17/08/2012

Dangerous Driver Sentenced for Death of Taxi Driver

A 30 year old man has today been jailed for a string of serious driving offences, one of which resulted in the death of father of five Mohammed Yousaf.

15/08/2012

Charges Announced Relating to Solar Centre, Doncaster

The CPS has today announced details of 38 charges relating to four defendants following allegations of ill treatment and neglect at the Solar Centre, Doncaster.

19/07/2012

Consultation Opens on 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 is the overarching document that all prosecutors follow in deciding whether or not a suspect should be charged.

12/07/2012

CCP Martin Goldman Speaks Out Against Drug Driving

Martin Goldman, Chief Crown Prosecutor for Yorkshire and Humberside speaks out in support of Bradford Community Safety Partnership’s Drugs Prevention Week.

11/07/2012

Hannah Bonser Convicted of Schoolgirl's Murder

Hannah Bonser has today been found guilty of the murder of 13 year old Casey Lyanne Kearney in Elmfield Park in Doncaster on 14 February 2012.

28/06/2012

Infatuated Friend Found Guilty of Manslaughter

Martin Vernarsky, from Czech Republic has been found guilty of the manslaughter of Ildiko Dohany, from Hungary.

07/06/2012

Peter Renshaw Sentenced to Five Years Three Months for Causing Death of Owen Wightman

Peter Renshaw was today sentenced to five years and three months in prison for causing the death of six year old Owen Wightman on 18 June 2011.

31/05/2012

Sentencing Guidelines on Prosecuting Journalists: Chief Crown Prosecutor Martin Goldman Calls for Contributions

At the Crown Prosecution Service we want your views on how we decide if a journalist, or those who interact with them, should be prosecuted for breaking the law during the course of their work.

30/05/2012

Charging Announcement: Death by Dangerous Driving

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today authorised West Yorkshire Police to charge Andrew Abernethy with causing death by dangerous driving. This relates to an incident on the southbound M1 near Crigglestone in West Yorkshire on Monday 24 October 2011.

22/05/2012

Man Jailed for New Year Attack

Paul Oakden has today been handed a jail sentence for attacking 36 year old father of two Iain Eldridge in Bawtry. The attack occurred outside of the Penny Farthing pub on New Years Eve.

17/05/2012

Parents Jailed for Reign of Abuse

Linsley Holmes, the mother of two boys, and her husband Corin Holmes have been convicted of false imprisonment and child cruelty.

16/05/2012

Teacher Jailed for Child Sex Attack

David Scully, 54, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment after a jury found him guilty to nine sexual offences.

09/05/2012

Jail for Bogus Bradford Solicitor

Khuram Shazad Ali was jailed for four years eight months today after pleading guilty to thirteen offences in relation to his work as a bogus solicitor in Bradford.

24/04/2012

CPS and Bradford Law School Help Students Aim for the Top

The Crown Prosecution Service and Bradford Law School have got together to encourage second year law students to aim for the top in their exams this summer.

23/04/2012

Benefit Fraudster Jailed for Using Dead Brother's ID

A fraudster who used the identity of his dead brother to falsely claim benefits has been jailed.

12/04/2012

Charging Announcement: Burglary and Sexual Assault in Sheffield

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today authorised South Yorkshire Police to charge Sam Dexter with burglary with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, attempt to cause grievous bodily harm, Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent, and sexual assault.

02/04/2012

International Teamwork Lands Jewellery Thieves 92 Years in Jail

Janno Heinola, the ninth member of an international gang of jewellery thieves who targeted high-end jewellery stores across the North of England and the West Midlands has been jailed for nine years today for robbery and possession of an imitation firearm.

23/03/2012

Chief Prosecutor meets Victims of Rape 'Confront the Taboo'

Victims of rape and sexual violence and specialists working in the field attended an event yesterday to hear from experts about the issues, the impact and the taboo surrounding rape.

23/03/2012

A 'Lotto' Money to be Returned under Proceeds of Crime Act

A Sheffield drug dealer who claimed to have only £300 to his name despite accepting that he pocketed £22,000 from his criminal activities has been made to pay up.

10/02/2012

Barrister Jailed for Three Years for Theft

David Friesner received unauthorised advances from Chambers accounts and failed to pay fees due, resulting in him owing Chambers over £70,000.

09/02/2012

Pizza shop worker sentenced to life for murder of Sheffield dad

A 20 year old pizza shop worker has today been sentenced to 26 years imprisonment for the murder of Sheffield father Zabihullah ‘Zabi’ Rafiq.

03/02/2012

Grimsby Victim Praises CPS

The mother of a victim of sexual violence has praised the Crown Prosecution Service for securing a conviction against their attacker.

01/02/2012

CPS Clamps Down on Metal Theft

The CPS is preparing new legal guidance for prosecutors on offences under the Theft Acts will, for the first time, include specific advice for prosecutors on dealing with the theft of metal. On 30 January 2012, Nathan Hallsworth was sentenced to six months in prison for handling stolen goods, following the theft of 169 brass plaques from St Mary’s Church, Mirfield.

25/01/2012

Wakefield Man Charged With Murder of Five Year Old Boy

A 34 year old man has appeared at Wakefield Magistrates’ Court charged with murder.

20/01/2012

Four Sentenced for Murder of Adam Vincent

Adam was killed and his dismembered body was dumped in locations across Humberside. Today those responsible for his death have been sentenced after being found guilty at Sheffield Crown Court.

20/01/2012

Delivering Justice and Reducing Reoffending - SYCJB Annual Review

South Yorkshire Criminal Justice Board has today published its annual review, which highlights the Board’s recent achievements all of which focus upon making South Yorkshire a safer place in which to live, work and socialise.

05/01/2012

Prosecutor's Plea to Victims of Domestic Violence in North Yorkshire

As CPS North Yorkshire continues to exceed the national average for successfully prosecuting cases of domestic violence, the Chief Crown Prosecutor encourages victims to speak out.

04/01/2012

Chief Prosecutor's Plea to Victims of Domestic Violence in Humberside

As CPS Humberside continues to exceed the national average for successfully prosecuting cases of domestic violence, the Chief Crown Prosecutor encourages victims to speak out.

03/01/2012

Sheffield Man Charged with Rape of Teenager

A 22 year old man will today appear before Sheffield Magistrates Court charged with the rape of a teenage girl.

21/12/2011

17.5year Sentence for the Murder of Laura Wilson

Today, Ashtiaq ‘Ash’ Asghar was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court for the murder of 17 year old Laura Wilson.

21/12/2011

Nine Defendants sentenced in Leeds Sham Marriage Case

The defendants Usman, Mughal and Gardazi were Pakistani men living in the UK on expired student visas. They, along with the defendant Khan, all applied for permission to marry Slovakian women who were living legitimately in the UK. The purpose of these marriages was to secure themselves the right to remain in the United Kingdom indefinitely.

19/12/2011

Marcin Kasprazak Guilty of Attempted Murder of Ex-Fiancee

16/12/2011

Operation Mach 54 Drug Dealers Prosecuted in Sheffield

Following a large scale undercover police drugs operation in Sheffield, Prosecutor David Steer from the Complex Casework Unit speaks of the CPS role in prosecuting 54 people for drug supply offences.

15/12/2011

New Initiative Launched to Improve Rape Prosecutions

As the CPS in Yorkshire and Humberside continues to exceed the national average in successfully prosecuting rape cases, the head of the service says ‘it’s not time to rest on our laurels’. CPS Yorkshire and Humberside is currently 8% above the national average in successfully prosecuting rape cases.

15/12/2011

Hull Drink Driver Jailed

As 36 year old Dean Cox is sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and drink driving, the District Crown Prosecutor comments on the dangers.

28/11/2011

Scarborough Man Found Guilty of Gary Virr's Murder

John Stamford has today been found guilty of the murder of Gary Virr, who was found dead at his flat in Scarborough on 23 December 2010. Stamford was sentenced to life imprisonment with a recommendation to serve a minimum of 16 years.

07/10/2011

Bradford man found guilty of murdering ex girlfriend

21/09/2011

Music teacher found guilty of murdering his partner

Andrew Lindo, from Holmfirth, West Yorkshire has been found guilty of murdering his partner, Marie Stewart, the mother of their two young children and was sentenced to serve a minimum of 22 years in prison. Commenting on the verdict, reviewing lawyer Samantha Davidson from CPS Yorkshire and Humberside said:

12/09/2011

CPS response to HMCPSI report on CPS Yorkshire and Humberside

The in-depth inspection focussed on casework undertaken in West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire and on how CPS Yorkshire and Humberside is structured and managed. The inspectors were on-site during February and March 2011.

19/04/2011

North Yorkshire postmaster found guilty of murdering his wife

Robin Garbutt, of Melsonby, North Yorkshire has been found guilty of bludgeoning his wife, Diana Garbutt, to death and then lying about an attempted robbery to cover his tracks, CPS North Yorkshire said today.

09/02/2011

Drug addict gets life for string of brutal attacks

A drug addict who committed a string of robberies and brutal attacks on elderly and vulnerable women has been sentenced to life at Leeds Crown Court today, CPS West Yorkshire has announced.

08/02/2011

Two found guilty of Huddersfield man's murder

Two men have been found guilty of murdering Huddersfield man, John Collins, CPS West Yorkshire announced today.

24/01/2011

Bradford brothers convicted following death of family in arson attack

Asjid Mahmood was found guilty of murder and his brother Arshed Mahmood of manslaughter, following the deaths of a family of three in an arson attack in Bradford, the Crown Prosecution Service has announced.

21/12/2010

Stephen Griffiths pleads guilty to the murders of three women

Peter Mann, Head of CPS West Yorkshire's Complex Casework Unit commented today on the sentencing of Stephen Griffiths for the murder of three Bradford women.

25/11/2010

Bradford teenager jailed for rape of 86 year old and sexual assault of 17 year old

A Bradford teenager was jailed for three years and had his name added to the sex offenders' register for life for raping an 86 year old woman and sexually assaulting a 17 year old, CPS West Yorkshire announced today.

21/10/2010

Khalid and Shafi found guilty of murder of much-loved Huddersfield shopkeeper

Muawaz Khalid and Nabeel Shafi were today found guilty of the brutal murder of Gurmail Singh, a much-loved Huddersfield shopkeeper, the CPS announced today. Khalid and Umare Aslam were found guilty of robbery.

30/09/2010

CPS Prosecution Ensures Two Cannabis Gang Members Get Life For Brutal Murder in North Yorkshire

A Chinese worker who was part of a gang involved in an industrial scale cannabis-growing operation at Elvington, North Yorkshire, was beaten to death and his body dumped in the Selby Canal after a dispute over his share of the profits, a spokeswoman from CPS North Yorkshire said today.

19/07/2010

Doncaster man jailed for failed bomb attack

A Doncaster man was jailed indefinitely for attempting to detonate a home made bomb outside a council office in Doncaster.

27/05/2010

Stephen Griffiths charged with murder of three missing Bradford women

Stephen Griffiths has been charged with murder of three missing Bradford women, announces Peter Mann, Head of CPS West Yorkshire's Complex Casework Unit.

19/05/2010

Peter Brown found guilty of teenage jockeys' manslaughter

Peter Brown’s act of revenge robbed the families of Jan Wilson and Jamie Kyne of their loved ones and sadly deprived the sporting world of two rising talents, said Jan Hills, District Crown Prosecutor for CPS North Yorkshire.

15/03/2010

CPS West Yorkshire takes its advisors to listen to the disabled community in Beeston, Leeds

CPS West Yorkshire is taking one of its key advisory groups to meet over 60 members of the disabled community at the Mariners’ Resource Centre in Beeston, Leeds on 16 March, in one of the first such developments across the country.

24/02/2010

Bradford pair get total of 11 years for fraud and money laundering offences

(R V Michael Gary Standing And Jane Noonan). CPS Announces Assets Over +£500,000 To Be Seized Under The Proceeds Of Crime Act.

02/02/2010

10 Per Cent Rise in South Yorkshire's Rape Conviction Rate

The CPS's pledge to improve the conviction rate in rape cases has come to fruition as South Yorkshire sees nearly three quarters of all rape cases charged in the area lead to convictions – the highest conviction rate nationally.

31/01/2010

Victim Praises Work of CPS

A victim of crime has praised the work of the Crown Prosecution Service for the support they provided throughout criminal proceedings.

30/11/2009

DPP's plan for a fair, fearless and effective public prosecution service

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer, QC, has today published his plan for taking forward the public prosecution service, at the heart of the criminal justice service.

20/11/2009

Violence against women and 'honour crime' highlighted at CPS conference in Halifax

National speakers at Halifax conference highlighted how the criminal justice system tackles violence against women and so-called 'honour crime'.

02/11/2009

CPS consults on changes to prosecution principles

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched a 10 week public consultation on important changes to the Code for Crown Prosecutors - the document that sets out the principles which prosecutors must follow when they decide whether or not to prosecute.

19/10/2009

Judge praises CPS prosecution

A Crown Court Judge has praised the work of a Crown Prosecution Service lawyer for his part in tackling drug dealers in the centre of Barnsley.

12/10/2009

Community prosecutor goes out on patrol

The Crown Prosecution Service's Community Prosecutor, Gaynor Zeki, went out on patrol with Inspector Richard Close of Wakefield Central Neighbourhood Policing Team on Saturday night.

04/08/2009

Victims and witnesses with mental health issues or a learning disability should have access to justice

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published two new public policy statements to explain how it will deal with cases involving victims and witnesses who have mental health issues or a learning disability to ensure they have access to justice.

22/07/2009

Mustaf Jama, sixth Beshenivsky defendant, brought to justice

The extradition of Mustaf Jama, convicted today of the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky, was a prime example of co-operation between the UK and international authorities, said Crown Advocate Helen Gaunt of West Yorkshire Crown Prosecution Service.