A woman who hit and killed a cyclist when she was driving with a frosted-over windscreen, speeding and under the influence of cocaine and cannabis has been jailed.
Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 50, have been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter of their baby girl, Victoria, who was found decomposing in a shopping bag in a disused Brighton shed.
His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) have today issued a report following a joint inspection of the building of prosecution cases by the police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
The CPS and National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) note the contents of the report and recognise the issues raised as indicative of the time the fieldwork was undertaken in 2022-2023. In the intervening period, however, the CPS and police have made positive progress, and substantial improvements have been made to the case building process.
A crime boss was jailed today for ten years at Stoke-On-Trent Crown Court after admitting being at the helm of two separate international organised crime operations - dealing in stolen sports cars and illegal medicines.
A former Olympic swimmer and trainee police officer, who represented Great Britain at the 2012 London Games, has been convicted of raping two teenage girls.
His Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) has today issued a report following its inspection of early advice and pre-charge decision-making in adult rape cases, which took place after the implementation of the CPS National Operating Model for adult rape prosecution. The CPS fully accepts all of the recommendations; the report clearly highlights areas at the pre-charge stage where we must do better and will inform our ongoing efforts to improve the prosecution of rape and serious sexual offences. We are taking immediate action to address concerns and will work openly and transparently with our partners in policing and the voluntary sector to ensure we deliver on these commitments.
