Domestic abuse | The Crown Prosecution Service

Scorned ex who stabbed former girlfriend jailed

Phillip Gordon, 62, waited outside his victim’s home in Orpington until she came home, before putting a knife to her throat and telling her: “If I can’t have you no one can.”

CPS North East - Stalking and Harassment Prosecutions - April 2022

To mark Stalking Awareness Week below are some examples of stalking cases successfully prosecuted by CPS North East April 2022.

Liverpool Labour councillor fined for verbally abusing teenager

A Liverpool Labour councillor has been fined for verbally abusing a teenage girl who was delivering leaflets for a rival political party.

CPS data summary Quarter 3 2021-2022

This Q3 data release covers the 3-month period 1 October to 31 December 2021, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends.

Flintshire man sentenced to life imprisonment for murder

A father-of-four who killed his estranged wife while their children slept has been sentenced to life imprisonment for her murder.

Domestic Abuse: Policy Statement

This policy statement articulates how the CPS tackles domestic abuse and our commitment to doing so. It sets out our ambition to increase the volume of domestic abuse prosecutions and improve criminal justice outcomes for victims whilst focusing on casework quality.

‘There is no typical victim of domestic abuse’ CPS says, as it revises its legal guidance to challenge damaging myths and stereotypes

The notion there is a typical victim of domestic abuse is wrong, damaging and can prevent sufferers coming forward, the Crown Prosecution Service has said today.

CPS North East - Domestic Abuse Prosecutions - March 2022

Below are some examples of Domestic Abuse cases successfully prosecuted by CPS North East between Feb 2022 - March 2022.

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Man convicted of murdering his girlfriend

A man who killed his girlfriend and then left her dead beside their sleeping baby has been convicted of her murder.

CPS North East - Domestic Abuse Prosecutions - February 2022

Below are some examples of Domestic Abuse cases successfully prosecuted by CPS North East between Jan 2022 - Feb 2022.

The defendant was convicted of assault after he pushed his ex-partner causing her to fall to the ground following an altercation. He was sentenced to a fine of £200. A restraining order for twelve months was imposed.

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