The region’s top prosecutor is appealing to people from across the North East to have their say on how people who suffer from mental health issues are treated by the criminal justice system.

A man has today been given a life sentence for the murder of his partner, more than 20 years after he was convicted for the manslaughter of a previous partner.

How the CPS and the police brought a killer to justice in a landmark case is the subject of a compelling documentary broadcast yesterday and now available on the BBC iPlayer.

Teenagers have been warned about the consequences of carrying knives – even if they never intend to use them.

This document summarises the position when you are faced with an intruder in your home, and provides a brief overview of how the police and CPS will deal with any such events

Introduction Under Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to life, there is a duty on the state to carry out a proper investigation where a death occurs and to involve the families to the extent necessary to safeguard their legitimate interests. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has policies to support victims and bereaved families and the duty to provide an enhanced level of service is required under the Victim’s Code. Nothing within this guidance affects these rights and responsibilities.

This guidance is intended to provide information on the stance taken by the Courts in relation to Non Accidental Head Injury (NAHI) cases and to assist prosecutors in the approach and presentation of such cases.