Early discussions with police in London are helping to increase charges for rape cases
Prosecutors in London have been working closely with police in a collective effort to improve prosecution volumes for rape and serious sexual offences.
The findings of the CPS review for completed prosecutions in September under the Coronavirus Act and Health Protection Regulations are detailed in the table below.
New legal guidance for prosecutors helps to tackle rape myths and stereotypes against the changing picture of modern life
The growing exchange of naked selfies, misconceptions about the use of ‘hook up’ dating sites and discussion of why sexual assault victims may remain in contact with their attacker all form part of new draft guidance for prosecutors on rape myths and stereotypes published by the Crown Prosecution Service today.
Prosecutors and Police join forces in the North East to reduce delays in charging decisions for victims of rape and serious sexual offences
Prosecutors in the North East have been working with police to make promising strides in improving file quality and reducing delays in charging decisions for rape and sexual assault cases.
Hate crime can take many forms from shouting abuse to hate fuelled violence or targeted harassment over long periods of time, and the CPS are committed to working with the police and our community partners in order to address it.
Proportion of hate crime cases getting increased sentences at all time high
At the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week (NHCAW) tomorrow (10 October) the Crown Prosecution Service has revealed that the proportion of those convicted of a hate crime who were given a tougher sentence is higher than ever before.
The ‘Internet of Things’ helping to provide key evidence in criminal trials
Digital devices like smart doorbells, dashcam footage, car GPS systems and even Amazon Alexas are providing increasingly more evidence in criminal trials, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) said in a speech today.
